Lockdown Anatomy with Prof Alice Roberts #6: Muscles of the hand

Number six and it's the HAND. Just an incredible piece of machinery - from gripping and lifting to handling tiny objects - the secret to the hand's versatility and strength lies in the intricacy of it anatomy, with long tendons bringing power and small muscles bringing finesse. Do have a good look at your own hands while you watch this video. Next time I'll be talking about some of the nerves that allow you to control all these actions - and some blood vessels too.