Brachydactyly： Shortening of the digits, short fingers and or toes, is due to the anomalous development of the phalanges or metacarpals.

短指（趾）是一种较常见的手（足）部畸形。指（趾）骨短或缺，或者掌骨变短，都可使手指（足趾）变短。短指可能伴有多指或并指。