Sickle cell anemia is a genetic condition that distorts the shape of the hemoglobin. This reduces the capacity of the red blood cells to carry oxygen. Another effect is that the distorted red blood cells come together forming a heavy and compact collection of cells that can block the flow of blood. The sedimentation rate is increased by sickle cell anemia.
<u>ANSWER:</u>
The muscles and joints allow the hands to perform their function of holding and grasping a wide variety of things.
<u>EXPLANATION:</u>
- The structure of hands is "very delicate and complex". The tendons, nerve fibres, tissues and thin muscles are located right under the skin.
- The bones of the hand including the 4 carpal bones, 5 metacarpal and 14 finger bones are all connected by joints and ligaments and these allow the hand to grasp things.
- The wrist is made of "two parts of a joint" that allow the extension and stretching of hands.
