In which of the following types of grip does the thumb play a very minimal role?

a. Hook grip
b. Tip-to-tip prehension
c. Spherical grip
d. Cylindrical grip


ANS: A
The hook grip is the only power grip that does not include the thumb. Tip-to-tip prehension is a precision grip that would require use of the thumb. The other two grips listed are also power grips, but both require the thumb to complete the grip.

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