Knuckle-Joint
Finger Movement Symbols

 

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Knuckle-Joint Hinges Shut

When the knuckle-joint of the finger closes like a hinge of a door (bends down or in), it is written with a small arrow that points down.

One arrow pointing down means "close once". Two arrows pointing down mean "close twice".

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Knuckle-Joint Hinges Open

When the knuckle-joint of the finger opens like the hinge of a door (bends up or out), it is written with a small arrow that points up.

One arrow pointing up means "open once". Two arrows pointing up mean "open twice".