The researchers' findings indicate that the thumb's position suggests the hand was in a 'stressed' position, potentially due to nerve damage from crucifixion.
Recent studies have raised doubts about the accuracy of the earlier 1988 findings, offering indirect evidence supporting the notion that the Shroud wrapped the body of a crucified man.
The Shroud of Turin, a linen cloth with faint imprints of a man, has long been debated for its authenticity, particularly regarding its ties to Jesus.
Published in 2017, the study from the Institute of Crystallography used digital analysis to reveal anatomical details, questioning its medieval dating.
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