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What action is being performed by a person who sticks out his thumb to hitch a ride?
hitchhiking
Is a thumb tack a incline plane simple machine?
a thumb tack is a simple machine called the lever
How is your thumb a lever?
A lever is simply a solid structure on which forces act. The human thumb is therefore made up of a number of classic levers. The joints make up the fulcrums, the tendons attachment points apply the effort, and the force is applied at the end of the thumb.
Why can't you feel the tip of your thumb after touching a hot surface?
Since you u have nerves on the tip of ur thumb once you touch the hot surface it temporarily disables the nerves on ur thumb
What kind of simple machines is a thumb?
A lever
Is it possible to strain a muscle in your thumb?
Yes, it is.
What is the third strongest muscle in the human body?
The thumb.
Is the tongue a muscle or a bone?
a muscle feel it theres no bone. then feel your thumb tounge has no boneYesFlora
What muscle brings the little finger toward the thumb?
The muscle responsible for bringing the little finger toward the thumb is called the abductor digiti minimi.
What is the name pinky finger to thumb finger action?
Opposition is a special action of the hand, whereby the thumb and little finger are brought around to touch the fingertips. This action occurs at the joints between the carpal bones and the metacarpals of the thumb and little finger.
What is the hip hiker muscle?
The quadratus lumborum is known as the hip hiker muscle because it is the muscle that raises the hip.
What will the other muscle do while the thumb is pulled toward the finger?
When one muscle contracts, the other one expands.
What does rule of thumb means?
"Rule of Thumb" means a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior.
What is pollicis?
The word pollicis in anatomy makes a reference to anything to do with the thumb. For example, the muscle Flexor pollicus longis refers to the muscle that causes flexion of the thumb, and has a long tendon. Try putting the term together with other anatomical terms and see if they make any sense! :)
Where is the thenar eminence located on the body?
The thenar area is the musculature at the base of the thumb, on the palm side.
What does it mean when a guy strokes his lips with his thumb?
it means he is stroking his lips with his thumb
What is the latin name of thumb?
Pollex. It means both 'thumb' and 'big toe'.
