hand biomechanics

Hand biomechanics involves the study of how bones, muscles, tendons, and joints work together to facilitate movement and perform various tasks. The hand’s structure includes multiple bones called phalanges and metacarpals, connected by joints that allow bending and twisting. Muscles and tendons generate force to move these parts, while ligaments provide stability. The complex coordination enables delicate actions like typing or gripping, as well as strength in power grips. Understanding hand biomechanics helps improve injury prevention, rehabilitation, and design of tools or prosthetics by mimicking natural movement patterns.