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Undoubtedly,
the hand is the body's most important sensori-motor organ. It is capable
of feeling the world around us in innumerable ways; the 'eye' for the
blind and the 'voice' for the deaf and dumb. Hands enable us to gently
caress a baby and also force a wedge with a sledge hammer. They have allowed
humans to create tools which have permitted the construction of great
monuments and also the performance of violent acts of destruction. The
human hand is a marvel of evolution characterized by its unique structure,
versatility, and complexity. It occupies a pivotal position in human evolution,
and has played a crucial role in shaping the course of development of
science, art, culture, and the history of Man.
This website has been developed in support of the Next Generation
Internet initiative to develop demonstrations of innovative biomedical
applications. It offers information useful to students and professionals
across many disciplines who have an interest in the human hand. The
website contains interactive content about the structure and function
of the hand organized into sections on Anatomy, Biomechanics,
Clinical Cases, Development and Evolution, Surgery
and a special section, 'fun stuff'. We hope that you find the
information helpful, and we seek your feedback; e-mail us at ****.
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