Manuální

Manuální refers to something done by hand or operated by hand. This term is often used in contrast to automated or motorized processes. In a medical context, a manual examination involves a physician using their hands to assess a patient's body, such as palpating an abdomen or checking reflexes. In physical therapy, manual therapy encompasses hands-on techniques like massage, mobilization, and manipulation to treat musculoskeletal conditions.

The concept of manual can also apply to tools and equipment. A manual transmission in a vehicle requires the driver to shift gears by hand using a clutch pedal and gear stick, as opposed to an automatic transmission. Similarly, manual labor involves physical work performed by humans rather than machines. Many everyday objects are manually operated, such as manual can openers or manual wheelchairs.

The word "manuální" originates from the Latin word "manualis," meaning "of or belonging to the hand." The application of the term highlights the direct involvement of human physical effort and control in a given task or object. It emphasizes the absence of external power sources beyond the operator's own strength.