Alternately, children whose second and fourth fingers are the same length perform better in literacy tests. 6. You are prone to arthritis If your index finger is shorter than your ring finger ...

This grip usually involves the use of the thumb and index fingers. Osteoarthritis (OA), a wear and tear type of arthritis, ...

For example, an index finger with a Heberden's node may point toward the middle finger instead of straight out. Heberden's nodes often develop in people with hand osteoarthritis. When you have OA ...