Is the thumb lateral to the forefingers?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 3/1/2023

In the anatomical position of the hand the palm faces to anterior side. Because you use your palm as you flex it. You do not use the dorsal aspect of the hand normally. So in the anatomical position the palm faces on the anterior side. That way the thumb comes on lateral side to the fingers.

Agnes Bogan ∙

Lvl 13

∙ 2y ago

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