Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 1 - Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology - Study Guide - Testing Your Recall - Page 25: 20

Answer

prehensile;opposable

Work Step by Step

Prehensile hands are able to grasp branches by encircling them with the thumb and fingers. Opposable thumbs cross the palm to touch the fingertips and that enables primates to hold small objects and manipulate them more precisely.
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