An epicanthic fold or epicanthus is a skin fold of the upper eyelid that covers the inner corner (medial canthus) of the eye. However, variation occurs...
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bridges are closely associated with epicanthic folds. A lower nasal bridge is more likely to cause an epicanthic fold, and vice versa. A lower or higher...
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Southeast Asian appearance. The use of the term describing eyes with epicanthic fold ("Asiatic eyes") is considered extremely offensive and is regarded...
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folds. It can be a challenging procedure because the epicanthal folds overlay the lacrimal canaliculi (tear drainage canals). Although an epicanthic fold...
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Biology portal Science portal Anatomy Biological morphology Commissure Epicanthic fold Fissure (anatomy) Lateral palpebral raphe "canthus" at Dorland's Medical...
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Congenital malformations of the dermatoglyphs Dominance (genetics) Epicanthic fold List of skin conditions Mongolian spot Haneke E (May 2016). "Double...
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Asia. A cold-adaptive explanation for the epicanthic fold is today seen as outdated by some, as epicanthic folds appear in some African populations. Dr....
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eyelid often varies between different populations. The prevalence of an epicanthic fold covering the inner corner of the eye account for the majority of East...
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sexual organs, hair color, hair texture, eye color, eye shape (see epicanthic fold and eyelid variations), nose shape (see nasal bridge), ear shape (see...
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microcephaly, low-set ears, hypertelorism (wide-spaced eyes), and epicanthic folds. The characteristic facies have been described as "coarse", much like...
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