Why is the hand region of the homunculus on the precentral gyrus so large?

A. We have very sensitive fingertips.
B. Our arms require a lot of muscle control.
C. We have very mobile wrists.
D. We have a lot of motor units associated with finger movement.
E. The hand is a proportionally large part of the body.


D. We have a lot of motor units associated with finger movement.

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