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Moving the Thumb of the Right Hand

  • The thumb moves in the same efficient manner as the fingers, all in one direction
  • Movement begins with the thumb wrist joint

Example




Example Explained

The thumb is extended on the left with a relaxed tip joint.

The thumb is flexed on the right with the tip joint still relaxed.


Example




Example Explained

The thumb is extended on the left with a relaxed tip joint.

The thumb on the right has movement primarily from the tip joint.

This type of movement should be avoided at all times.


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