Clinics in Developmental Medicine No. 147
The hand is a remarkable organ which is characteristic of primates and most highly developed in man. This book deals with the evolution and development of hand function, with the structure of the hand and with the hand as a perceptual system. Neurophysiology and psychology of hand function are included, as are problems of disability. With expert interdisciplinary contributions from around the world, this wide-ranging overview is sure to be of value to all those interested in hand function, development, pathology and therapy.
Author: Mac Keith Press, Kevin Connolly
ISBN: 9781898683148
Pages: 288
Format: PDF
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