Left third digit

What does "Left third digit" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Left third digit" is a simple way of referring to the middle finger on the left hand. In medical terms, each finger is considered a digit. The thumb is the first digit, the index finger is the second, the middle finger is the third, the ring finger is the fourth, and the pinky is the fifth. So, when a doctor mentions the "left third digit", they are talking about the middle finger on the left hand.

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