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The advantage of the opposable thumb in humans is/ are L[MA]

The advantage of the opposable thumb in humans is/ are L[MA]

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
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The advantage of the opposable thumb in humans is/ are [MA] Opposable thumb Human Chimpanzee V grip with strength and fine control can throw a baseball do a TED talk O sign a name on the dotted line run a marathon design an experiment O draw a cell in biology class
Transcribed Image Text:The advantage of the opposable thumb in humans is/ are [MA] Opposable thumb Human Chimpanzee V grip with strength and fine control can throw a baseball do a TED talk O sign a name on the dotted line run a marathon design an experiment O draw a cell in biology class
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The thumb of the hand is the first digit that is present at the outermost side when an individual stands straight (anatomical position) with his palms down. Thumb is also known as pollex and is essential in order to perform various functions.

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