Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Pinch Strength

Force exerted when using the index finger and the thumb. It is a test for determining maximum voluntary contraction force.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Force exerted when using the index finger and the thumb. It is a test for determining maximum voluntary contraction force.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Strength, Pinch

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Aspects Covered

1 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings physiology.

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History Note

2007

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Previous Indexing

  • Exertion (1971-2006)
  • Hand (1971-2006)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Numbers

  1. E01w.370.600w.425.500w.500
  2. G11.427.560.500w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pinch Strength. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D052581. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D052581
  2. Pinch Strength. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58232935