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Hand

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Hand [r]: Prehensile (able to grasp) structure anatomically located at the end of the arm and comprising bones and muscles that allow its fingers and opposable thumb to manipulate objects and grip surfaces; true hands are found only in primates, e.g. humans. [e]

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