Start with both hands in front of your body, palms facing up and fingers curved and spread apart, as if you are holding a small pouch from underneath. Gently close your fingers and thumbs together on both hands to form flattened "O" shapes. The movement is small and mimics holding or feeling the shape of a small sack.
Sign "doctor" and "examine," then use this sign to clearly indicate the specific anatomical area being checked during the medical appointment.
Sign "soccer," "game," and "kick," followed by this sign to show exactly where the painful impact occurred on the body.
Sign "dog" and "surgery," and then use this sign to specify the exact location of the veterinary procedure.
Sign "doctor" and "examine," then use this sign to clearly indicate the specific anatomical area being checked during the medical appointment.
Sign "soccer," "game," and "kick," followed by this sign to show exactly where the painful impact occurred on the body.
Sign "dog" and "surgery," and then use this sign to specify the exact location of the veterinary procedure.
While it translates to a slang term in English, ASL signs for anatomy are often very direct and visual. However, it is still an intimate anatomical term, so you should use it appropriately depending on your audience and the context of the conversation.
No. While the handshapes are similar to some classifier signs used for pouches, the specific placement and context of this sign usually refer to anatomy. For a regular bag, you should use the standard ASL sign for "bag."
You can gently mouth the word to clarify your meaning, especially since anatomical signs can sometimes look similar to other descriptive classifiers. Mouthing helps provide exact context to your conversation partner.
