to sign 'penis', press the pinkie and ring fingers of the dominant hand to the palm. spread the middle and index fingers so the middle finger is further forward. press the thumb into where the fingers meet at the hand, creating the k hand shape. tap the middle finger against the nose twice.
Sign 'DOCTOR', 'ASK', 'PAIN', and then use your dominant hand to form the 'K' handshape, tapping your middle finger against your nose twice for 'PENIS'. Use a concerned facial expression to indicate a medical question.
Sign 'LEARN', 'ANATOMY', and then tap the middle finger of your 'K' handshape against your nose twice. Finish the sentence by signing 'HEALTH' and 'CLASS'.
Sign 'BABY', 'BOY', 'TOUCH', and then execute the sign for 'PENIS' by tapping your nose twice with the middle finger of your 'K' handshape.
Sign 'DOCTOR', 'ASK', 'PAIN', and then use your dominant hand to form the 'K' handshape, tapping your middle finger against your nose twice for 'PENIS'. Use a concerned facial expression to indicate a medical question.
Sign 'LEARN', 'ANATOMY', and then tap the middle finger of your 'K' handshape against your nose twice. Finish the sentence by signing 'HEALTH' and 'CLASS'.
Sign 'BABY', 'BOY', 'TOUCH', and then execute the sign for 'PENIS' by tapping your nose twice with the middle finger of your 'K' handshape.
Yes, this specific sign using the 'K' handshape at the nose is the standard, clinical, and anatomically correct term used in educational and medical contexts. It is entirely appropriate for discussing health and anatomy.
Yes, it is very important that the middle finger of the 'K' handshape is the one that taps your nose. The index finger should remain pointing upward. Using the wrong finger can make the sign confusing.
As with most one-handed signs in ASL, you should use your dominant hand. If you are right-handed, form the 'K' handshape and tap your nose with your right hand. Consistency helps make your signing clear and natural.
