"stm31415" <sam### [at] cscom> wrote in message 
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> Slime: His arms bend up because if they did not, his forearms would have 
> to
> change length, or something; try to touch your sternum with the tips of 
> you
> finger, with your elbow at your side --- impossible. Your elbow must be 
> away
> from your body to  let your hands do that. This is why IK is good, it 
> shows
> these things without my having to specifically enumerate them.
>
Actually, your elbow can remain at your side - just bend your wrist & 
fingers. But if the model can't do that, yes, hand stiff means elbow must 
come away from body

Sorry, as I read the post I felt like trying it out

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