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it is easier to see small dark objects such as insects, rocks, etc... against the background of a lightly colored palm than a dark one. it is conceivable that as humans evolved the palm became lighter for this and perhaps other reasons
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How does the skin on your palm differ from that back posterior of your hand?
The skin of the palm has no hair because there are not hair follicles.
How does the skin on the palm of hand differ from that on the back of hand?
palmar aponeurosis a thickening of the deep fascia covering the palm of the hand. palmar aponeurosis is composed of very dense connective tissue that extends out into each of the fingers
How does the skin on the palm differ from that on the back of your hand?
palmar aponeurosis a thickening of the deep fascia covering the palm of the hand. palmar aponeurosis is composed of very dense connective tissue that extends out into each of the fingers
How does the surface of the epidermis shown in the transparency differ from the epidermis on the palms of your hands and soles of your feet?
The skin on the palm of the hand is firmer than the skin on the back of hand. It is firmer so you can grasp things.
What is the ASL translation for your favorite color is blue?
Place your right hand, palm touching your body, on your chest (my).Make a fist with your right hand and kiss the back of it, then move it away from your mouth.Make the letter "b" with your right hand and shake it back and forth.The letter "b": Right hand, palm out, with all fingers together pointing upwards, thumb curled in.
How does the skin of your palm differ from that on the back of your hand?
The skin of the palm has no hair because there are not hair follicles.
What is the side of your hand called that is opposite the palm side?
isn't it just called "the back"? as in "I know it as well as the back of my hand".
Inner surfaces of the hands?
The back of the hand, i.e. not the palm, is called the Dorsum. The same word is used to refer to the top of the foot, i.e. not the sole. Incorrect to reffer to the dorsum of the foot as the back as it is clearly continuous with the front of the leg.Well, ^ is technically correct. The back of your hand is called a dorsum. But that's not the name. If you look up dorsum, it just tells you its the dorsal part of the structure. The actualnamed part of the back of the hand is the opisthenard
Why should you check for hot surfaces with the back of your hand instead of the palm?
In case the surface is hot, you wont burn your palm, and will still be able to use your hand.
How do you sign all in sign language?
Hands are placed palm to palm with the right hand with thumb down, left hand thumb up. The right hand circles around the left coming to rest in the original position only with the back of the right hand ending up facing the palm of the left hand.
Why is your palm lighter than the rest of your skin?
It is not as exposed to sunlight as the other or back part of the hand. Also, the skin of the palm is different from the skin of the rest of the hand. Just take a look.
Why is your palm lighter than the rest of our skin?
It is not as exposed to sunlight as the other or back part of the hand. Also, the skin of the palm is different from the skin of the rest of the hand. Just take a look.
