If we can hold a glass, it’s thanks to him: life-saving functions of our little finger that we don’t even know about
November 17, 2024
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“How important can it be?” We seem to hear you say it, but he It’s best not to take it so lightly. Then the invisible hero of our
“How important can it be?” We seem to hear you say it, but he It’s best not to take it so lightly.
Then the invisible hero of our hand If we didn’t have a little finger Let’s explore what could happen.
In terms of grip strength, he is almost a small giant.
Our little finger It provides 54% of our grip strength. The little finger makes a major contribution, especially when lifting something heavy, holding something tightly or pulling up. Without him we would barely be able to hold a water bottle.
The other interesting part is actually that understanding himself in the leading role and the other fingers are his assistants. Although it is unobtrusive, the performance is complete.
And if something happens to him Our grip strength decreases by 33%. Well, it’s not just one percent.
Let’s look at the balancing aspect of the matter.
If we didn’t have a little finger, we wouldn’t be able to grasp and hold objects properly. moving it can be a nightmare. We actually need his support while writing, holding the phone, or eating.
all this If you try to do it without your pinky finger You will understand better what we mean.
The little finger also has a social aspect.
In addition to its physical significance, it is also present in our lives in a cultural sense. In Turkey and some countries while betting The little finger we use has more interesting meanings in other cultures.
If a man in the Balkans leaves his little finger longer, it means that he You can tell he’s single. In India and Indonesia, when someone raises only their little finger It indicates that you need to go to the toilet.
We don’t know what the toilet is about, but it exists in every culture. our little finger We see it find a meaning for itself.
We continue to maintain our balance by taking good care of our hero without hurting him.
Sources: National Library of Medicine, The New York Times, Business Insider
Ashley Johnson is a science writer for “Div Bracket”. With a background in the natural sciences and a passion for exploring the mysteries of the universe, she provides in-depth coverage of the latest scientific developments.