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  2. manual dexterity. noun [ U ] us / ˌmæn.ju.əl dekˈster.ə.t̬i / uk / ˌmæn.ju.əl dekˈster.ə.ti / Add to word list. someone's ability to use the hands to perform a difficult action skillfully and quickly so that it looks easy. Synonym. skill. See also. dexterity. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Skill, talent and ability. ability.

    • Introduction
    • What Are Different Types of Dexterity Tests?
    • Why Test? - Research Findings

    Dexterity refers to the ability of a person to use the fingers, handsand arms to perform a task. The quality of performance in daily living skills, work-related functioning, and recreational activities is determined to a large degree by hand function and manual dexterity. The hand has to be able to undertake extremely fine and sensitive movements a...

    Dexterity tests measure the accuracy of hand and finger movements under controlled conditions. There are several ways to assess dexterity and coordination; A few examples are given below. The Nine-Hole Peg Test(NHPT) is considered as a gold standard measure of manual dexterity and most frequently used clinical practice Purdue Peg Board Test, see vi...

    Listed below are examples of findings related to testing 1. A rapid, nonlaboratory test of manual dexterity (eg the Purdue Pegboard Test) may help to identify persons at high risk for neurodegenerative diseases. This highlights the importance of motor function in the preclinical phase of both dementia and parkinsonismand may aid in selecting indivi...

  3. Manual dexterity is the ability to make coordinated hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects. Manual dexterity includes muscular, skeletal, and neurological functions to produce small, precise movements. Development of these skills occurs over time, primarily during childhood.

  4. Dexterity is defined as skilled behaviour involving the hands, although the manual connotation is often lost. In this Review, we define dexterity as precise, diverse and flexible behaviour that involves the coordination of many segments and whose repertoire can be expanded through learning.

    • Anton R. Sobinov, Sliman J. Bensmaia
    • 2021/12
    • 10.1038/s41583-021-00528-7
  5. May 21, 2024 · IPA guide. Other forms: manual dexterities. Definitions of manual dexterity. noun. adroitness in using the hands. synonyms: dexterity, sleight. see more.

  6. Understanding manual dexterity. July 8, 2016. Dexterity is motor wisdom: the organization and application of a lifetime of experience in movement. It is the highest achievement of the motor system, and it consists in the judicious use of strength, coordination, sensation, and attention to execute demanding motor tasks.

  7. Noun 1. manual dexterity - adroitness in using the hands dexterity, sleight adeptness, adroitness, deftness, quickness, facility - skillful performance or...

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