Cross-dominance
Cross-dominance (pronunciation: /krɒs 'dɒmɪnəns/), also known as mixed-handedness, mixed dominance, or ambilevous, is a condition where a person does not use one hand exclusively for all tasks, but rather, uses one hand for some tasks and the other hand for others. It is a form of handedness, which refers to the preference for using one hand over the other.
Etymology
The term "cross-dominance" is derived from the English words "cross", meaning to go or extend across, and "dominance", meaning control or power over something. The term thus refers to the crossing over of dominance from one hand to the other for different tasks.
Overview
In most people, one hand is dominant and is used for most tasks. However, in people with cross-dominance, the dominant hand can vary depending on the task. For example, a person might write with their right hand (making them right-handed for that task), but throw a ball with their left hand (making them left-handed for that task). This is different from ambidexterity, where a person is equally skilled with both hands for all tasks.
Related Terms
- Handedness: The preference for using one hand over the other for tasks.
- Ambidexterity: The ability to use both hands equally well for tasks.
- Laterality: The preference for one side of the body over the other, not just in terms of hands, but also eyes, feet, etc.
- Eye Dominance: The tendency to prefer visual input from one eye over the other.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cross-dominance
- Wikipedia's article - Cross-dominance
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