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Actually some people are born with "monkey tails". One of the most striking is the existence of the rare "true human tail" (also variously known as "coccygeal process," "coccygeal projection," "caudal appendage," and "vestigial tail"). More than 100 cases of human tails have been reported in the medical literature. The true human tail is characterized by a complex arrangement of adipose and connective tissue, central bundles of longitudinally arranged striated muscle in the core, blood vessels, nerve fibers, nerve ganglion cells, and specialized pressure sensing nerve organs (Vater-Pacini corpuscles). It is covered by normal skin, replete with hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands. True human tails range in length from about one inch to over 5 inches long (on a newborn baby), and they can move and contract. Although human tails usually lack skeletal structures several human tails have also been found with cartilage and up to five, well-developed, articulating vertebrae.Baruchin et al. 1983; Dao and Netsky 1984; Lundberg et al. 1962)
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoActually some people are born with "monkey tails". One of the most striking is the existence of the rare "true human tail" (also variously known as "coccygeal process," "coccygeal projection," "caudal appendage," and "vestigial tail"). More than 100 cases of human tails have been reported in the medical literature.
The true human tail is characterized by a complex arrangement of adipose and connective tissue, central bundles of longitudinally arranged striated muscle in the core, blood vessels, nerve fibers, nerve ganglion cells, and specialized pressure sensing nerve organs (Vater-Pacini corpuscles). It is covered by normal skin, replete with hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands. True human tails range in length from about one inch to over 5 inches long (on a newborn baby), and they can move and contract. Although human tails usually lack skeletal structures several human tails have also been found with cartilage and up to five, well-developed, articulating vertebrae.
Baruchin et al. 1983; Dao and Netsky 1984; Lundberg et al. 1962)
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∙ 14y agoThe "Barbary ape", Macaca sylvana, is not an ape but a monkey, and they are tailless. That is just one example of a handful of monkey species that are without tail.
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How does a monkeys tail help them survive?
A monkey's tail acts as a counterbalance when they perform tight lateral turns. Some monkeys use their tail as a third arm, hanging from branches by the tail.
How does a prehensile tail help a Howler monkey?
Utilization of the prehensile tail leaves the other four appendages free for climbing trees or grasping foods.
Which animal can hang by its strong tail leaving both hands free for feeding?
The spider monkey
Rh factor got name from this monkey?
Rhesis monkeys
How old was Jane Goodall when she got a stuffed Monkey?
2 years old
How did the Sea Monkey get its name?
It got its name from its long tail.
What did the monkey say when he got his tail cut off?
It won't be long now.
What is the answer for what is the difference between an ape and a monkey?
a ape has no tail and a monkey has a tail
How long does a long tail monkey's tail?
it depends on how big/small the monkey is.
what did the monkey say when he cut of his tail?
"Why do i need to cut my tail" said the monkey
Do seahorses have a tail like a monkey?
Yes, seahorses do have a tail of a monkey I know right weired.
Does a monkey have a lion tail or a human tail?
yes
Where Can I get a fake monkey tail to wear.?
I'm Wondering the same thing my friend's friend has a raccoon tail (real) she got it from Houston TX but i don't know if there were any monkey tails hope this helps if this is right please tell me hope this helped =D
Differences between monkey and ape?
Monkeys: have a tail Apes: have no tail and most have longer arms
Do gibbons monkeys have tails?
A Gibbon is an ape and doesn't have a tail I've never heard of a Gibbon monkey - but if there is such a monkey then it will have a tail.
Is a ape a monkey?
No because it has no tail
Can you grow a monkey tail?
yes
