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The Incredible Human Hand

In a purpose-built dissection lab, Dr George McGavin is joined by leading anatomy experts to dissect a real hand, taking it apart layer by layer to reveal what makes it unique in the animal kingdom. We discover what gives our hands an unrivalled combination of power and precision, and meet people who use their hands in extraordinary ways - from magicians to rock climbers - to discover what gives them such astonishing abilities.

English
  • Originally Aired February 18, 2014
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Production Code p01mv2md
  • Network BBC Four
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Name Type Role
George McGavin Writer