How to sign cochlear implant in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand next to your head and oriented toward yourself. Then, bring your hand to your head with your index and middle finger touching the area behind your ear. This sign mimics a cochlear implant being implanted behind your ear.

Videos

Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of cochlear implant

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of cochlear implant

End of Sign

Final Frame of cochlear implant

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for cochlear implant
Extend your index and middle fingers with a slight curl, folding the other fingers into your palm.

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