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"Under my thumb" as well as "wrapped around my finger" are phrases that come from falconry. If I understand correctly, when one holds a falcon, the jess, or leash is held under the thumb and/or wrapped around a finger in order to keep control of the bird.
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What is the First digit of hand called as?
THUMB
Is touching your thumb to your wrist normal?
Thumb twitching is not normal if you thumb twitchs you may want to consult a doctor.
What is the pollex?
The pollex is the correct anatomical term for the thumb.
Which out of Radius and Ulna is on the side of the thumb?
the radius is on the thumb side the way to help you to remember it is by the radial pulse is on the thumb side
Which miniature General shared his name with a human body part?
Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838 - 1883) was a midget who appeared in circuses under the name General Tom Thumb. He was 3 foot 4 inches tall when he died.
When was Under My Thumb created?
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When was Under the Thumb created?
Under the Thumb was created on 2003-09-29.
What is origin of term index as referred to finger?
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Under my thumb! :)
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Where is the thumb drive in shrink ray is land?
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Marimba
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