The Skeleton

Observing the skeleton and the joints of the hand will allow you to understand which movements are possible, and which positions cannot happen!

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The position of the skeleton within the hand.

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When the hand rotates, which takes place at the level of the forearm, the radius and the ulna cross over each other.

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Back of the left hand

Front of the Left Hand (Palm Side)

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