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Human Anatomy
Human Hand
Precision manipulator
The evolutionary marvel that made tool use possible. 27 bones and 34 muscles, all coordinated by the motor cortex, deliver both power grip and micrometer-level precision.
Key specifications
Bones
27
Muscles
34
Receptors
~17,000
Opposable
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