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Manipulation

by Balint Zsako, David Walsh

An exploration of the unique anatomy and function of human hands, highlighting the importance of the opposable thumb and how hands differ from the paws, flippers and feet of other animals.

Accession 17245 ISBN 9780648785910 Publisher Museum of Old and New Art (Mona)
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