Scientists have long linked the evolution of the human hand—unique for its lengthy opposable thumbs and dexterous fingers—to the rise of stone tools some 2.6 million years ago. These instruments, from ...

Scientists have unearthed the oldest modern-looking hand bone from a human ancestor at a site in Africa, demonstrating that features we take for granted, like the ability to grip, go much further back ...

OLDUVAI GORGE, Tanzania, Aug. 18 (UPI) --Scientists say a bone, believed to be a segment of an ancient hominin finger, is the oldest-ever example of the anatomy of a modern human hand in a prehuman ...

Researchers have found differences between the knuckle joints of primates that will enable a better understanding of ancient human hand use. Research carried out by the University of Kent has found ...

Remember that your finger joints can get hurt if used too much or due to arthritis. If your finger joints hurt or you can't move them, see a healthcare provider to prevent more damage. You can help ...