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International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research

Table 2 Landmark numbers for the 3D scanning measurement of angles

From: Development of a 4D hand gripping aid using a knitted shape memory alloy and evaluation of finger-bending angles in elderly women

Finger

Thumb

Index

Middle

Proximal interphalangeal

Metacarpophalangeal

Proximal interphalangeal

Metacarpophalangeal

Landmark number

1–2–9

3–4–5 (α, °)

4–5–9 (β, °)

6–7–8 (α, °)

7–8–9 (β, °)