Creative Hands
(1) Hand Surgery Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Lund University Skäne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden Abstract Creative hands can be traced back to cave art, decorations and various types…
The Intelligent Hand: An Extension of the Brain
(1) Hand Surgery Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Lund University Skäne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden Abstract Our hands are essential to us. We take it for granted that they…
The Interaction of the Senses
(1) Hand Surgery Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Lund University Skäne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden Abstract The sense of touch is essential for exploring the surrounding world, as the…
Losing a Hand
(1) Hand Surgery Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Lund University Skäne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden Abstract Amputation of a hand results in profound synaptic reorganisations in the brain cortex….
The Sensational Brain
(1) Hand Surgery Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Lund University Skäne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden Abstract The exceptionally well-developed sensory functions of the hand are based on a delicate…
Handprints from the Past
(1) Hand Surgery Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Lund University Skäne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden Abstract Hands are frequently represented in cave and cliff art found in various locations…
Mirrors in the Brain
(1) Hand Surgery Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Lund University Skäne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden Abstract Mirror neurons are motor neurons that are activated when we perform a motor…
The Mind-Controlled Robotic Hand
(1) Hand Surgery Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Lund University Skäne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden Abstract A mind-controlled artificial hand is a good solution for improving quality of life…
How the Hand Shapes the Brain
(1) Hand Surgery Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö Lund University Skäne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden Abstract The brain cortex contains more than 100 billion nerve cells and innumerable synaptic…
