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The hands (med./lat. manus, pl. manus) are the two intricate, prehensile, multi-fingered body parts normally located at the end of each arm of a human or other primate. They are the chief organs for physically manipulating the environment, using anywhere from the roughest motor skills (wielding a club) to the finest (threading a needle), and since the fingertips contain some of the densest areas of nerve endings on the human body, they are also the richest source of tactile feedback so that sense of touch is intimately associated with human hands. Like other paired organs (eyes, ears, legs), each hand is dominantly controlled by the opposing brain hemisphere, and thus handedness, or preferred hand choice for single-handed activities such as writing with a pen, reflects a significant individual trait. Many mammals and other animals have grasping appendages similar in form to a hand such as paws, claws, and talons, but these are not scientifically considered to be hands. The scientific use of the term hand to distinguish the terminations of the front paws from the hind ones is an example of anthropomorphism. The only true hands appear in the mammalian order of primates. Hands must also have opposable thumbs, as described later in the text. Humans have only two hands (except in cases of polymelia),[1] which are attached to the arms. Apes and monkeys are sometimes described as having four hands, because the toes are long and the hallux is opposable and looks more like a thumb, thus enabling the feet to be used as hands. Also, some apes have toes that are longer than human fingers.[2] The human hand consists of a broad palm (metacarpus) with 5 digits, attached to the forearm by a joint called the wrist (carpus).[3][4] The back of the hand is formally called the dorsum of the hand.
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by juli smith
Dec 19, 2008
In this advanced age of Information Technology women mostly do online shopping because there are lots of websites available and these websites offer various stylish and designer made garments. So, without wasting time in the shops roaming here and th...
Birth of a Song
by JENI STEVENS
Dec 08, 2008
I gazed across the green grassy field stretching out before me. The setting sun cast a romantic pink hue across the mountain range lifting, as it seemed, from the far edge of the field. I was in desperate need of inspiration. As a new artist, it se...
Riding the Lines
by JENI STEVENS
Nov 12, 2008
I had a huge cramp in my right arm. Feeling like a long-term arthritis patient, I sat up straight in my computer chair and stretched. For two weeks now I had been searching for the near-perfect anniversary gift for my husband of 5 years. I knew on...
Vacations Prime Time To Pop The Question And Your Hand In Marriage Assists With Tips For The Big Da
by yourhandin marriage
Oct 24, 2008
As the summer winds down and great getaway deals are on the rise, there is no better time to pop the question then now. Whether it is a trip cross country, a cruise or time in the Caribbean, the creativity of the proposal specialists at Your Hand in ...
Designer Wedding Jewellery
by Kaushik Mukherjee
Oct 02, 2008
Wedding day is one of the most exciting days for a young girl. It is real fun for a bride to plan her own accessories, apparels and designer wedding jewelleries for the wedding ceremony. Nevertheless, the whole thing will go wide of the mark if you u...
Contemporary Bridal Jewellery
by Kaushik Mukherjee
Oct 02, 2008
Wedding dress - Done. Wedding Shoes - Done. Handbag - Done. Veil - Done. You have found the perfect dress, shoes, handbag, and veil but haven't found the ideal jewellery set - yet. Now, a question will crop up, where to start? Here are some ideas tha...
Designer Bridal Handbags
by Kaushik Mukherjee
Oct 02, 2008
Wedding is the most special day in your life and you want to look stunning and sensible on this busy day. You probably would like to take some useful stuff with you as you prepare for the wedding party or as you drive away into the dusk with your bel...
Wedding Jewellery
by Kaushik Mukherjee
Oct 02, 2008
Your wedding is one of most memorable days in your life. Venue decoration and ceremonial intricacies are vital but all eyes will undeniably be on you. Make sure you come out with as much brilliance and shine as ever: wear a wedding gown and wedding j...
Wedding Accessories
by Kaushik Mukherjee
Oct 02, 2008
At your wedding ceremony and reception you desire to look like the most stunning and gorgeous woman on the planet, in fact you want to feel like a queen on this special day that you have waited for all your life. Whether you are a high maintenance br...
Tiaras
by Kaushik Mukherjee
Oct 02, 2008
These days’ tiaras are often seen at weddings, balls and other formal events; but at one time they were the preserve of royalty. In fact, a tiara is a form of coronet, which has been worn throughout history by various kings, queens, and emperors arou...
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