pollex

• Substantiv, das den dicken, kurzen, innersten Finger der vorderen Extremität bezeichnet, allgemein bekannt als Daumen.

A noun referring to the thick, short, innermost digit of the forelimb, commonly known as the thumb.

1. ThumbC1formalmedical

   The short, thick first digit of the human hand, located opposite the other four fingers, enabling grasping and manipulation.

   Daumen

   • The pollex is essential for opposable grip in humans.
   • He fractured his pollex while playing basketball.
   • The anatomy of the pollex allows for fine motor skills.

   Synonymethumb