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Can you tell me how to tell if you have a small or large bone frame without doing that wrap ur fingers around your wrist?

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Somewhat: In general, if the wrist is much greater around than you or a large handed person can grasp and touch fingers, suggests relatively large frame.

Answered 12/30/2013

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A member asked:

Can you tell me how to tell if you have a small or large bone frame without doing that wrap ur fingers around your wrist?

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Dr. Robert Alexander answered

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