What is the name given to the flap of skin between the forefinger (index finger) and thumb?

Question

Hello!

I was just wondering if anyone knew the name given to the skin between the thumb and forefinger (index finger).

I have come up with a couple of things "first webspace", "thenar eminence" and couple which i later realised were not real.

If you know, please help!

Thanks,

Beau

Answer 1

It's called the "hepatoduodenal ligament" and if tender, could indicate gall bladder disease (according to chinese medicine theory).

Answer 2

It's called skin

Answer 3

publicue: flap of skin between thumb and forefinger

Answer 4

There isn't one, specifically. All the fingers and toes have between them interdigital webs.