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  2. Hand arm vibrations - Wikipedia

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    In occupational safety and health, hand arm vibrations (HAVs) are a specific type of occupational hazard which can lead to hand–arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). HAVS, also known as vibration white finger (VWF) or dead finger, [1] is a secondary form of Raynaud's syndrome, an industrial injury triggered by continuous use of vibrating hand-held ...

  3. Pointing and calling - Wikipedia

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    The Chinese variant became much more complex including pointing (using both forefinger and middle finger instead of forefinger-only as in Japan, and used when checking signals, doors, speed and other major aspects) and caution (bending the right elbow by 90° and lifting the forearm upright, used when a checking procedure is finished or caution ...

  4. Ergonomic hazard - Wikipedia

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    Fine motor skills are also needed in construction. Repeatedly performing these tasks can cause injuries such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, epicondylitis, and hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). [16] Vibrations from power tools can cause injuries and long-term health effects.

  5. List of gestures - Wikipedia

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    The Finger, an extended middle finger with the back of the hand towards the recipient, is an obscene hand gesture used in much of Western culture. [17] Finger gun is a hand gesture in which the subject uses their hand to mimic a handgun. If pointed to oneself (with or without the "hammer falling" of the thumb indicating firing, or a small tilt ...

  6. Finger gun - Wikipedia

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    The finger gun gesture. The finger gun is a hand gesture in which a person will use their hand to mimic a handgun, raising their thumb above their fist to act as a hammer, and one or two fingers extended perpendicular to it acting as a barrel. The middle finger can also act as the trigger finger or part of the barrel itself. Also, an optional ...

  7. Merkel-Raute - Wikipedia

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    The Merkel-Raute [1] (German for "Merkel rhombus"), termed the Merkel diamond [2] or Triangle of Power by English-speaking media, [3] is a hand gesture made by resting one's hands in front of the stomach so that the fingertips meet, with the thumbs and index fingers forming a rough quadrangular shape.

  8. Complete Guide To Finger Tattoos + 40 Designs You Don ... - AOL

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    Finally, her best advice is to get the tattoo on a non-dominant hand and avoid wearing rings on the same finger. If you’ve made up your mind, find an artist willing to discuss your expectations.

  9. Thumb - Wikipedia

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    In humans, the distal pads are wider than in other primates because the soft tissues of the finger tip are attached to a horseshoe-shaped edge on the underlying bone, and, in the grasping hand, the distal pads can therefore conform to uneven surfaces while pressure is distributed more evenly in the finger tips.