[edit] Guide Note
The hand is located below the forearm and consist of the palm, fingers and thumb.1
[edit] Fast Facts
- Muscles which bend the finger joints are located in the palm and the mid forearm2
- Main function is grasping and holding, touching and feeling3
- Almost 90 percent of women and 80 percent of men age 75-79 have x-ray evidence of osteoarthritis in their hands2
- The hand has 27 bones, 8 wrist, 5 palm and 14 digit bones4
[edit] Hands Health
Proper hand exercises can be beneficial for the hands, helping relieve pain and preventing injury.5 Using moisturizers, wearing gloves in the winter and using sunscreens can help prevent dry skin, wrinkles, skin cancer and age spots.6
[edit] Hands Diseases
Some common problems that involve the hands are: tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, Raynaud's disease and osteoarthritis.
[edit] Related Pages on Mahalo
Purple Glove Syndrome | Anarchic Hand Syndrome |
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) |
Bone Fracture |
Hand Sanitizer | Body Moisturizer |
How to Do a Manicure at Home | Nail Polish | How to Read Palms
