Does a Simian Line Indicate that there is a Medical Problem? Physical or Mental?
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https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v11i2.4323Keywords:
Simian, medical problem, physical problem, mental problem.Abstract
Objective: To find out the frequency of simian line in normal healthy people. Design: Cross sectional study. Place & Duration of study: Anatomy department of Fatima Memorial. Hospital (FMH) College of Medicine & Dentistry Lahore. Study lasted from Feb.- Apr. 2004. Subjects & Methods: Palmer crease of 500 students of FMH & FJMC were observed for presence of simian crease. Individuals with simian lines were questioned about their personality type as well as for presence of any physical abnormality. Results: Out of 500 normal students 6 had simian crease in their palms (1.2%). All the positive cases had no congenital anomaly. Their personalities were restless, non-accommodating & extremists. Conclusion: Chromosomal abnormalities have a high correlation with the occurrence of simian line. Normal healthy people with simian line are generally aggressive; they live their lives differently.Downloads
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02/18/2021
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-UL-AIN, Q., & NASEEM, M. . (2021). Does a Simian Line Indicate that there is a Medical Problem? Physical or Mental?. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 11(2), 164–165. https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v11i2.4323
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