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The Natural Wrist Position

The Natural Wrist Position

2006, Chris Adams, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Definition: The Natural Wrist Position is the posture the wrist and hand hand assume when at rest.

The Natural Wrist Position is characterized by:

  • a straight, unbroken wrist
  • the hand rotated to a relaxed position (30-60 degrees)
  • the fingers curled and at rest
  • the thumb straight and relaxed
Also Known As: Neutral Wrist Position, Natural Wrist Posture

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