[1870–75; bi-1 + manual]This word is first recorded in the period 1870–75. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Victorian, fifth wheel, linkage, onshore, upgradebi- is a combining form meaning “twice,” “two,” used in the formation of compound words.Other words that use the affix bi- include: biceps, bilabial, bilateral, bipolar, bivalent
Examples of 'bimanual' in a sentence
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These differences were exacerbated during bimanual reach-to-grasp tasks.
Laura Britten, Rachel Coats, Ronaldo Ichiyama, Wajid Raza, Firas Jamil, Sarah Astill 2017, 'Bimanual reach to grasp movements after cervical spinal cord injury', PLOS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0175457. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
After sufficient bimanual training, the training effect reached a plateau.
Takuji Hayashi, Takuji Hayashi, Daichi Nozaki 2016, 'Improving a bimanual motor skill through unimanual training', Frontiers in Integrative Neurosciencehttp://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnint.2016.00025/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
We also measured interhemispheric communication speed and bimanual coordination.
Jessica A Bernard, Rachael D Seidler 2012, 'Hand dominance and age have interactive effects on motor cortical representations.',PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3458089?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The neural mechanisms are bimanual-condition specific and therefore should be different between differentactivities.
Qiang Lin, Hai Li, Yu-Rong Mao, Wai-Leung Lo, Jiang-Li Zhao, Ling Chen, Yan Leng,Dong-Feng Huang, Le Li 2017, 'The Difference of Neural Networks between Bimanual Antiphase and In-Phase Upper LimbMovements: A Preliminary Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study', Behavioural Neurologyhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/8041962. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Traditional occupational therapy involved functional unimanual and bimanual training.
Kaishou Xu, Lu He, Jianning Mai, Xiaohua Yan, Ying Chen 2015, 'Muscle Recruitment and Coordination following Constraint-Induced Movement Therapywith Electrical Stimulation on Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: A RandomizedControlled Trial.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4599892?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Chandelier illumination allows better visualisation of vitreous for bimanual surgery.
Tatsuya Mimura, Takayuki Nakashizuka, Mikiro Mori 2011, 'Recent Advances and History of Vitreous Surgery', Journal of Healthcare Engineeringhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1260/2040-2295.2.4.447. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This suggests that bimanual movements should be integrated into therapy.
Laura Britten, Rachel Coats, Ronaldo Ichiyama, Wajid Raza, Firas Jamil, Sarah Astill 2017, 'Bimanual reach to grasp movements after cervical spinal cord injury.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5383293?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
We conclude that matching hand preferences evolved due to socially learning moderately complex bimanual skills.
Natalie Uomini, Rebecca Lawson 2017, 'Effects of Handedness and Viewpoint on the Imitation of Origami-Making', Symmetryhttps://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/9/9/182. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
After exposure to disturbance torque, the errors decreased for both unimanual and bimanual training.
Trlep Matic, Mihelj Matjaž, Munih Marko 2012, 'Skill transfer from symmetric and asymmetric bimanual training using a robotic systemto single limb performance', Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitationhttp://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/9/1/43. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Working with mirrors requires spatial perception, bimanual coordination, perceptual learning and fine motor skills.
Diva Lugassy, Yafi Levanon, Raphael Pilo, Asaf Shelly, Gal Rosen, Avi Meirowitz, TamarBrosh 2018, 'Predicting the clinical performance of dental students with a manual dexterity test.',PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5843268?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)