Grips Flashcards
Power Grip
stability w/ large forces
objects tend to be spherical/cylindrical
strong forces from finger flexors especially 4th and 5th
hammer/screwdriver
Precision Grip
Control and/or delicate action
use thumb and 1 more
Egg/lightbulb
holding a quarter
Hook grip
static, prolonged periods of time
no thumb involvement
partially flexed PIP and DIP
luggage strap
3 point pinch
thumb and 1 finger to increase grip security
control delicate action
index middle and thumb
hold pencil
Power/lateral pinch
large force needed to stabilize an object between thumb and lateral border of index finger
very useful combo of high force and dexterity
key, hold paper from side
Precision Pinch
provide fine control for objects between thumb and finger
tiny objects with skill and precision
thumb and finger, tip to tip, pad to pad
tweezers, pencil lead
Precision grip anatomically
thumb partially abducted (c shape) and finger partially flexed
modified for objects of different sizes