- is the
quality of an
appendage or
organ that has
adapted for
grasping or holding.
Grasping is
often preceded by reaching,
which is
highly dependent on...
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recorded in most dictionaries) are a handheld,
hinged instrument used for
grasping and
holding objects.
Forceps are used when
fingers are too
large to grasp...
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frequent in
infants of fur
carrying primate species. It is
theorized that the
grasping reflex evolved as it is
essential to
survival in species,
usually primates...
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gules fimbriated argent a ****
grasping in the
dexter claw an axe also argent. Supporters.— On
either side a lion or,
grasping in the
interior forepaw a spear...
- The
Gripping Hand is a
science fiction novel by
American writers Larry Niven and
Jerry Pournelle,
published in 1993. A
sequel to
their 1974 work The Mote...
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Catalepsy (from
Ancient Gr**** katálēpsis, κατάληψις, "seizing,
grasping") is a
nervous condition characterized by
muscular rigidity and
fixity of posture...
- have
grasping appendages similar in form to a hand such as paws, claws, and talons, but
these are not
scientifically considered to be
grasping hands...
- such as diathermy/cautery are
often used as more
modern alternatives.
Grasping or
holding instruments:
classically this
included forceps and
clamps predominantly...
- use
their limbs for walking,
running and jumping, swimming, climbing,
grasping,
touching and striking. All
tetrapods have four
limbs that are organized...