| 词汇 | opposability |
| 释义 | opposability noun[ U ] anatomy specializeduk /əˌpəʊ.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ us /əˌpoʊ.zəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ the quality of fingers, thumbs, and toes being opposable(= able to be placed opposite each other so that objects can be picked up): The opposability of the thumb is very important for dexterity and grasping stability. Each genus of monkey differs in the opposability of the thumb to the fingers. The human thumb's unique opposability allows us to grasp, hold, squeeze, and manipulate. This muscle is important for opposability and the motion that brings the thumb into contact with other fingers. Opposability, combined with the ability to move the fingers independently, makes the hand an incredibly versatile organ. The hand ambidextrous carpal carpometacarpal carpus dexterity dexterous finger fingermark fingernail fingertip forefinger heel left-handed median nerve metacarpal metacarpophalangeal metacarpus minimus mitt nail You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: The foot Related wordopposable |
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