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What is the meaning of 'epicanthic' in reference to someone with Down syndrome?
The "epicanthic fold" -- also called epicanthus -- is a fold of skin on the upper eyelid that partially covers the inner corner of the eye. Some people with Down syndrome manifest such a fold.
Why Japanese have slanted eyes?
The shape of people's eyes is primarily determined by genetics. The slanted appearance of some Japanese people's eyes is attributed to a combination of genetic factors, such as the epicanthic fold, which is found in various ethnic groups across Asia. It is important to note that not all Japanese people have slanted eyes, as eye shape can vary within any population.
Why do Mexicans have slanted eyes?
Many Mexicans and other Hispanics have some Native American ancestry. One distinguishing feature of Amerindians is the epicanthic fold which is also found among East Asians, this is a folding of the eye-lid which creates the "slanted eye" effect.
Why do the Chinese squint?
The term "Chinese squint" is a stereotype that is not accurate. The misconception may be due to the epicanthic fold seen in some East Asian populations, which can give the appearance of narrower eyes. However, it does not affect vision or cause people to intentionally squint.
Why are chines peoples eyes slanted?
That's an offensive and inaccurate term. The reason some Asians (not all) and some non-Asians have eyes that appear to be less round is because of a part of the eyelid called the epicanthic fold. It is an adaptation to a cold climate, protecting the eyes from cold temperatures, wind and areas of high light reflection such as deserts. Probably came about in the upper Paleolithic.
What does double crease on the hand mean?
It has no real meaning. We have it because our hands fold that way. Some people do not have a double fold in the palm of the hand. Many people with Down's Syndrome have a single fold in each hand. I am from a family where some of us have one hand with one fold and the other with two.
Is Bjork Asian?
No, she is Icelandic, and some scandinavians have strong mongoloid/asiatic/epicanthic folds. She is rumor to be of Greenlandic Inuit decent.
Why do some people fold their arms across their chest during singing of United States national anthem?
They're either mad or, in some states and cities people do fold their arms for the national anthem of U.S.A.
Sleep with eyes open?
soem can but it will hurt for some one or some people's eyes will be open when people die
Has every girl in South Korea had plastic surgery?
No. However, around 50-60% of Korean girls have had some form of plastic surgery, most commonly "eye surgery" which serves to add epicanthic folds to the eyes and make them rounder, which is seen as desirable in Korean society.
Why do some people put honey in their eyes?
to lighten your eyes
Do blind people have milky eyes?
Some do, some have eyes that are normal in appearance, some have no eyeballs at all.
