; internode . . .Phalanges, relative position Straight extended All in same plane Contracted andaddncted. 158 PHYSICAL EXPRESSION. The general strength of the nerve-discharge isindicated by all the strong centres being stimulated,whereas in the antithetical posture the weak extensorcentres are… … Fig. 20.—The Feeble Hand. posture in the condition of convulsion or in theemotion fear. Now to discuss the posture of the hand infright (Fig. 19). The anatomy of the posture hasbeen described. The small parts, the phalanges, aswell as the large joint, the wrist, are ahke extended;the joints further…
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