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What are hand arches?

When we talk about the development of fine motor skills we sometimes talk about hand (or palm) arches – but most people have never heard this term and might be wondering what they are and why they matter!

Our palm arches help us to hold objects that are different shapes and sizes, they dictate the power of our grasp and help control the movement of our fingers.

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What are hand arches?

When we talk about the development of fine motor skills we sometimes talk about hand (or palm) arches – but most people have never heard this term and might be wondering what they are and why they matter!

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What are hand arches?

When we talk about the development of fine motor skills we sometimes talk about hand (or palm) arches – but most people have never heard this term and might be wondering what they are and why they matter!