- Lobster hand reconstruction

- Because of the snail's pace that education has developed at, most of us don't really know how to study because we've been told lectures and reading thousands of pages is the best way to go, and no ...

- Guide to examining hands during inspection, by the clinical skills tutors at the University of Liverpool

- What to look for in the hands when performing a general clinical examination -- perfect for the medical student on their first placement. Far from comprehensive, but an excellent starting point if ...

- “Swelling of the metacarpophalangeal joints of the right hand in rheumatoid arthritis: Swelling of the MCP joints, moderate MCP flexion, and swan neck…”

- It is most comfortable for the patient to have their hands positioned on a pillow. In this position look for obvious swellings, loss of alignment, muscle wasting and scars. Try to decide if changes...

- Dissecting a real hand, taking it apart layer by layer to reveal what makes it unique in the animal kingdom. We discover what gives our hands an unrivalled c...