hand (hand) the distal part of the upper limb, consisting of the carpus, metacarpus, and fingers.
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Patient discussion about hand.
ape hand one with the thumb permanently extended.
claw hand see clawhand.
cleft hand a malformation in which the division between the fingers extends into the metacarpus; often with just two large digits, one on either side of the cleft. 
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Cleft hand.
club hand see clubhand.
drop hand wristdrop.
lobster-claw hand cleft h.
mitten hand a hand in which several fingers are fused together and have a common nail.
writing hand in paralysis agitans, assumption of the position by which a pen is commonly held.
hand (h nd)n. 1. The terminal part of the human arm located below the forearm, used for grasping and holding and consisting of the wrist, palm, four fingers, and an opposable thumb. 2. A homologous or similar part in other animals. |   dorsal view of bones in the hand |
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Etymology: AS, hand
the part of the upper limb distal to the forearm. It is the most flexible part of the skeleton and has a total of 29 bones, 8 forming the carpus, 5 forming the metacarpus, 14 forming the phalangeal section, and 2 sesamoid bones. Also called manus.
hand [hand]
the terminal part of the upper limb of a human or a nonhuman primate.
ape hand one with the thumb permanently extended.
cleft hand a malformation in which the division between the fingers extends into the metacarpus; also, a hand with the middle digits absent.
claw hand see clawhand.
drop hand wristdrop.
lobster-claw hand cleft hand.
obstetrician's hand the contraction of the hand in tetany; the hand is flexed at the wrist, the fingers are flexed at the metacarpophalangeal joints but extended at the interphalangeal joints, and the thumb is strongly flexed into the palm.
writing hand in Parkinson's disease, assumption of the position by which a pen is commonly held.
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1. unit of measurement of height in a horse; hands high, abbreviated hh. 1 hand = 4 inches = 10.16 cm.
2. the terminal part of an upper extremity of a primate.
hand gallop
a restrained gallop at less than top speed.
hand milking
see handmilking.
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See Alien hand, Bayonet hand, Clawhand, Machinist's hand, Main-en-trident, Rosebud hand, Spade hand, Windmill hand.
Patient discussion about hand.
Q. How can I get my doctor to believe me about my back and neck pain and the numbness in my hand? My doctor referred me to a pain clinic and I waited 2 months for the appointment. So i went to the appointment and the doctor was very short with me and asked me why I was there even though I had just given my complete history to his nurse 5 minutes earlier. i said I wanted to know what was wrong with my back and if it could be fixed. He said we don't do that here and looked at a cat scan of my neck from a year and a half prior and an x ray of my back from 4 months prior. He said there is nothing wrong with me and told me to have a nice day. i asked if he could at least send me for an MRI and he gave me a prescription for one and said his nurse would make the appointment for me. I'm still waiting for the appointment. The other thing is is that I am on medicaid and filed for disability because I can not work. I just can't find a doctor to help me. I'm very frustrated.
A. Since you were hurt in an accident and it could well be the source of your pain and numbness. The initial x-ray right after the accident may appear to be normal but joints that were impacted during the accident could start to shift overtime. You need to talk to your family doctor or see an chiropractor who can send you for a x-ray or MRI. I was in a minor car accident over 10 years ago and the pain and numbness only showed after around 7 years after the accident. I went to the hospital for checkup and x-ray at the time of the accident and everything was normal but then things got worse over time and 7 years later the x-ray showed that a piece of my neck-bone was out of place which pinched on a nerve and caused the numbness on my arms and sometimes I couldn't even use a computer mouse or raise my arm high. Chiropractor couldn't help me, he could only relief the pressure that built up on my neck for a few hours but it returned. I went to see a Chinese doctor, and all he did was phy
Q. help with tingling in the hands amd numness
A. Numbness and tingling of the extremities, or peripheral neuropathy, usually reflects damage to local nerves that communicate with the brain. It’s a symptom that you should report to your doctor if it persists. There are several possible causes of this sensation, ranging from a medication you’re taking, such as a chemotherapeutic agent, to a disease or disorder. The most common non-drug cause of peripheral neuropathy is diabetes. For full article: http://www.parade.com/askdrrosenfeld/neurology/tingling.html This may help also: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/numbness-in-hands/AN01070 Hope this helps.
Q. why my hands are getting purple and freezing?
A. You didn't mention what part of the country you live in. If you have Winters like we do in Canada and are having a problem with your hands, it is likely due to poor circulation as others have said. If you are a smoker this is a big factor in your blood circulation and can be quite serious. A cousin of mine took a part time winter job delivering mail, door to door. He had such pain in his hands and feet, and them turning blue, that he saw a doctor who told him to quit smoking or else. As a youngster, I would help him deliver the mail so he could get done faster, and even his nose would start to turn blue. I would suggest you see a doctor ASAP.
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