[NYer]

I saw a documentary on the Discovery Channel that demonstrated that it didn't matter where the nails were positioned on the hands/forearms, since the feet were usually supported by the nail in the feet, and the body's weight rested on the feet

It may be irrelevant to the folks at the Discovery Channel, but not to those who have studied His death. Several medical professionals have proven that the nails were driven through his wrists (reason why his thumbs don't show up on the shroud image).

A Physician Analyzes the Crucifixion

Then again, according to Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, the wounds were in the palms of his hand.

The Wounds in Christ's Hands

And then there is this analysis of Dr. Pierre Barbet's assertions.

Pierre Barbet Revisited

'See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself….' And when he had said this he showed them his hands and his feet." (Luke 24:39-40). Notice that Jesus asks Thomas and the other Apostles to examine His hands, not His wrists.

[ex-snook]

It just demonstrates that Gibson was faithful to what is said in the Bible. A great testimony to his film.

[Hermann the Cherusker]

The wrist is the bottom of the palm and part of the hand.