Hand Trends Flashcards by Monisha Kannan | Brainscape

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Length of fingers

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Humans: Shorter
Primates: Longer

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Curvature of fingers

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Humans: Straighter
Precision hold advantage

Primates: Curved
Brachiation advantage

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Q

Precision grip formation (pencil holding)

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Humans: Highly able
Primates: Limited

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Length of thumb

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Humans: Long
Primates: Shorter

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Thumb dexterity and opposibility

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Humans: Fully Opposable
Primates: Limited

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Thumb Muscles

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Humans: Large
Primates: Reduced

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Wrist Dexterity

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Humans: Flexible
Primates: Large

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