Evolution of Thumbs

The human thumb is a remarkable tool, enabling dexterity that has played a crucial role in our ability to innovate and create. Alongside the brain, which has tripled in size over millions of years, these two features define humanity. However, the shift to bipedalism has led to a decline in the flexibility of our feet, which were once as nimble as our hands, now struggling to adapt to the demands of walking on hard surfaces.