The document provides an overview of hand biomechanics and examination. It discusses the components of hand movement including muscles, tendons, joints, and spatial movement. It describes the 27 degrees of freedom of the hand and details the stabilizing structures like ligaments. The document reviews biomechanics concepts including arthrokinematics, osteokinematics, and degrees of freedom. It examines the biomechanics of different grips and pinches. The joints, muscles, tendons, and stabilizing ligaments of the hand are described.
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