Fore-fingers also known as index fingers are used most frequently and are the primary digits used for pointing. But did you know there are many synonyms for fore-fingers? These include pointer fingers, indicating fingers, signaling fingers, directing fingers, and even the technical terms for the first fingers. Index comes from the Latin word for pointer, which explains its common use. The term "digital" also refers to fingers in general, although less specifically to fore-fingers. No matter what you call them, these slim, articulated digits are an essential part of human hands - used for everything from typing to playing musical instruments.