Question

Select the true statement about signing a list of three items? 1) The first item will be placed on the thumb. 2) The first item can be placed on any finger. 3) The first item will be placed on the pinky finger. 4) The first item will be placed on the ring finger.

Answer 1

The placement of the first item when signing a list of three items can be on any finger, depending upon the signing system used and the individual's preference or comfort. The anatomy of the hand, including the metacarpal and phalanx bones, may also play a role in signing.

Step-by-step explanation:

The true statement about signing a list of three items in regard to where the first item is placed on the hand would differ based on the signing system used. However, in general, placement can vary, making statement 2) The first item can be placed on any finger the most accurate in a broad sense.

The signing system used and the individual's personal preference or comfort can influence this. For example, some people may start with the thumb and work their way to the pinky, while others may do the opposite. So the placement of the first item is not fixed to a certain finger.

Additional information on hand anatomy, such as the five metacarpal bones forming the palm of the hand and digits numbered 1-5 (with the thumb being number 1), may also be helpful in understanding the hand and its use in signing.

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