2007-04-26 14:22:19 · 18 answers · asked by cherry 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It's call knuckles!!
2007-04-26 14:24:19 · answer #1 · answered by SamCam 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
our fingers are designed to bend so we are able to grasp things. However, as in the case of stroke, the person is unable to move the fingers, on the affected side which is paralyzed, in that case the muscles atrophy, the tendons and ligaments tighten and the fingers are then pulled in and curl into a fist. This is not a natural occurence, and can be quite painful for the affected person.
2007-04-26 14:29:50 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because the muscles in your fingers. The ones on the bottom are a little tighter, that's why it takes effort to pull them flat. That's just the way fingers are built. When your fingers are relaxed the ones on top are a bit longer and the ones on the bottom are a bit shorter so that when you relax your hand they can comfortably curl. Why hands are designed like that I do not know, but that's why they naturally curl...
2007-04-26 14:26:45 · answer #3 · answered by Ashboo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
default position, in case of bumping something, fingers and hand will flex or bend inwards like a fist, instead of bending backwards and causing damage. There is no benefit or use for fingers to bend backwards, just pain and damage, so the body is in a way that tends to naturally prevent that
2007-04-26 14:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by million$gon 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used to have the same problem when I had a side fringe. When I would straighten it I would curve the straightner down a little so it would stay closer to my face. If that doesn't work you might just try and straighten the very top of it a very little bit and the bottom a bit more, that seemed to work for me atleast. Hope that helps!!
2016-05-19 21:52:49 · answer #5 · answered by stephanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tendons are pulling them inwards
Do a light but firm squeez on your wrist area about 4-5 inches from the center of your palm. Relax your fingers. The firm squeeze is pulling the tendons down - and therefore your fingers will involuntarily move as if you are closing your hand!
2007-04-26 14:28:25 · answer #6 · answered by PocketAce 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because the tendons have to flex in order to straighten your fingers.
Since they can straighten, or curl up in a fist, the mid point when they are relaxed is curved.
2007-04-26 14:25:27 · answer #7 · answered by Systematics 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you have larger muscles in your hand to help grip than extend your fingers.
Muscles can only contract. So the natural position will bias towards the larger muscles.
2007-04-26 14:27:18 · answer #8 · answered by Iomegan 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well we have joints, they are what makes it able for things like our fingers, elbows, and knees to bend.
2007-04-26 14:25:41 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
well you have elbows on your arms, but do you sit sround with your arms sticking straight out from your side---your body is designed to move in arc motions, not straight lines, so it is more comfortable this way
2007-04-26 14:31:39 · answer #10 · answered by Rosawnda 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Because if they stay stright how will we curve our hands to fit around some thing?
come on man, do we really have to explain this to you?
2007-04-26 14:25:25 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋