Is it normal to have a knuckle missing

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I don't know when or how it happened, but my right hand;s pinkie finger knuckle is missing [where the finger connects to the hand itself]]

It still moved and works like a normal hand, its just a little off. That pinkie is about half inch shorter than the other and the fingers cannot close together like the left hand does.

You might think maybe you just cant see the knuckle/ its set in, but you can actually feel both ends of the the bones in the joint.

Its not painful, just baffeling.
Anatomy says it shouldnt really work...

Is this normal or am I breaking physics again?

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    12 years ago

    FUCK! YOU BROKE MY PHYSICS???

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    12 years ago

    I don't know.

    I think i remember having one at one point.
    I've asked and was given the best medical advise ive ever had

    *showed doctor and they had a baffled look*
    "is it working?"
    "yes"
    "then lets just leave it alone"

    But im still very curious as to "why!?"

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    • Trashcompactor22
      7 years ago

      Maybe it just didn't grow like the other knuckles did?? That's really weird bro

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    • Avant-Garde
      12 years ago

      Did you have surgery as a child?

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  • Gossipgirl1994
    8 years ago

    I have the exact same thing your describing on my right hand pinky! It's never been painful, I've never broken it etc but there is no knuckle there. It appears shorter than the pinky on my left hand and pokes out slightly when I put all my fingers together. When I clench my fist there is just a dip where the knuckle should be.

    Good to know someone else has it, but no closer to knowing why I guess!

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  • Faceless
    12 years ago

    Yep, your breaking physics again. Watch out for the agents. Theyre on to you now.

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  • anna1818
    5 years ago

    I have the exact same problem. But for me it comes in handy. I can stretch my two pinky fingers super far without pain. Oh, and it’s just fun to gross out my friends with. :)

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  • Kelsey1234
    5 years ago

    I have the same thing on my left hand! Its always been like this and i can feel both bones too! I dont know what causes it

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  • Andy_From_Nz
    6 years ago

    Hi there,

    I am in New Zealand. I am 28 and I am missing both of my pinky knuckles. So you aren't alone haha

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  • iszaloumes
    6 years ago

    http://congenitalhand.wustl.edu/2013/09/short-fingers-brachydactyly.html
    hope this website can help

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  • iszaloumes
    6 years ago

    take a look at different types of Brachydactyly maybe Type E. It could be a genetic mutation that is usually hereditary

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  • Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
    7 years ago

    I have the same problem with my left pinky finger. It doesn't have a knuckle and it's about an inch shorter than my other pinky. My pinky still works it just really weird and confusing.

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  • Daisy27
    8 years ago

    I don't know if that is normal, but on my left hand my knuckle is missing to. I can still move it and it doesn't hurt, but I fell like it's a little odd. I am too wondering if it is normal to have my knuckle missing.

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  • Tallerico500
    12 years ago

    Do you get involved in a lot of fist fights??
    LOL

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    12 years ago

    No, not that I remember or have ever been told of.

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  • Avant-Garde
    12 years ago

    Were you born with this or did you have one at one point and it just disappeared?

    I'm baffled, but I do believe you. Have you seen a doctor? Maybe, it's a skeletal or genetic condition?

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    12 years ago

    I have a feeling im being assumed as a troll...

    but i genuinely am lacking a knuckle in my hand.
    I just wanted to know if anyone else has this or something similar

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    • margaret_103
      7 years ago

      Hi,
      yes I actually have the same thing as you.
      I never even noticed it until my bf was playing with my hand, and he just stops and goes "where is you knuckle?"
      definitely a weird realization :)

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  • Alison89
    12 years ago

    That's weird. I found a knuckle last week. I wonder if it's yours.

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    12 years ago

    XD

    lipstick is chemistry.
    well chemistry isinvolvent in producing lipstick.

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  • pala
    12 years ago

    I think you are confusing physics for bones. You're not alone, though. I once confused chemistry for lipstick.

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  • kellstar79
    12 years ago

    Hahaha

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  • karmasAbich
    12 years ago

    Breaking physics again? When did you do it the first time?
    Get a hold of stan lees 'super humans' show.

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