Question

You have an opposable thumb. Explain what this means in your own words.
I need help ASAP!

Answer 1

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=define+oppossabler

Answer 2

Can you actually help me instead of sending me a link that does not help me at all

Answer 3

C'mon. I sent you a definition. Can you read? Did you read what I sent or did you decide clicking on the link was too much like work? Read the definition. It tells you what the term means. I didn't know before I read it. If you read it then both of us will know what it means.

Answer 4

and then say it <u>in your own words</u>.

Answer 5

I did read the definition and it did not help at all

Answer 6

OK. I'm not a biologist or an expert in anatomy but here is my interpretation of an opposable thumb. An opposable thumb is one that is sized [long enough, flexible enough, has two joints (instead of three like a finger) and the thumb can touch each of the fingers on the same hand]. I don't think ALL of those are necessary to classified as opposable. This allows humans to pick up small objects, throw a baseball, grasp a stick or rod, etc. Cats and dogs do not have opposable thumbs. Cats and dogs can't pick up an object off the floor with their paws which is why they use their mouth. Cats and dogs don't "use their hands" to eat. They can't hold a sandwich with one "hand" either. They can't grasp and object. I hope this helps.

Answer 7

Ok thanks

Answer 8

Thanks! Also, it is okay not to click on a link from someone you don't know-- it could be dangerous.