What is the fastest articulated motion a human can execute?

Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 13:31 in Biology & Nature

(Phys.org) —Humans are amazing throwers. We are unique among all animals, including our closest living relative, the chimpanzee, in our ability to throw projectiles at high speeds and with incredible accuracy. This trait was critical to the survival and success of our ancestors, aiding their hunting and protective skills, according to National Science Foundation- (NSF) funded research featured on the cover of this week's journal Nature.

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