how to sign the word actinopod

Hold your dominant hand up with your palm facing towards you. Place your non-dominant hand in a “C” shape, with your thumb and index finger touching. Use your dominant hand to tap the top of your other hand, then bring your fingers together to form a small circle. This handshape represents the first syllable “acti.” Next, keep your middle and ring finger extended while curling your index and pinky finger towards your palm to create a hook shape. Move this handshape in a small circular motion around the first handshape to represent the second syllable “pod.” This is the sign for actinopod.