Hands as defined by Merriam-Webster:
The terminal part of the vertebrate forelimb when modified (as in humans) as a grasping organ
Hands as stated in Wikipedia:
The two intricate, prehensile, multi-fingered body parts normally located at the end of each arm of a human or other primate. They are the chief organs for physically manipulating the environment, using anywhere from the roughest motor skills (wielding a club) to the finest (threading a needle).
Football season brings us the onside kick, so coaches respond with the “hands team.” “Lending a hand” to those in need is an important part of human culture. Bosses very in their management style as some are hands-on while others prefer a hands-off approach.
Lovers hold them, the faithful placing them together in a sign of prayer, others communicate with them, surgeons seek a steady hand when dealing with a life, artists create items that stimulate the mind and the heart, and ET warmed our hearts with a single touch.
I dedicate this post to hands: those 19 bones (in each hand) that can do so much. Click each name below to learn more about what hands can do.
- Gerry
- Antoine & Tommy
- Show
- Shorty
- Bobby
- Sam
- Paddy
- Ivory
- Emily
- Pete
- Willie
- And for those that didn’t see the Raleigh Ringers in my Christmas post
Any favorites?
