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# joint(_:)

Retrieves a hand joint based on the joint name you specify.

```
func joint(_ named: HandSkeleton.JointName) -> HandSkeleton.Joint
```

## Parameters

`named`

The name of the hand joint to retrieve.

## Return Value

A hand joint referred to by the `named` parameter.

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