The Pattern of Palmar Flexion Creases among the Igbos of Southeastern Nigeria

Authors

  • I.O. Okoro Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Imo State University, Owerri Author
  • G.C. Uloneme Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Imo State University, Owerri Author

Keywords:

Palmar crease, Sex dimorphism

Abstract

This study involves the inspection and documentation of the palmar creases of the right hand of 1000 subjects among the Igbos of the South-eastern Nigeria. The results showed that most of the subjects have 3 major creases, but about one-third of them have a midpalmar longitudinal crease which has not been given a prominent place in Caucasian studies. There was also a significant sexual dimorphism in the pattern of creases between males and females.

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Published

2004-12-31

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2004)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

The Pattern of Palmar Flexion Creases among the Igbos of Southeastern Nigeria. (2004). Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, 3(2), 38-40. https://jecajournal.com/index.php/home/article/view/360