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The Palmaris Longus muscle is found in the forearm of most mammals to include humans. However, the muscle may also be known to be absent in some people and this seems to be related to ethnicity; about 14% of the world's population do not have this muscle.
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How many muscles does the human forearm have?
There are total of 20 in most people, 8 in the anterior compartment and 12 in the posterior. But some have 19 only, due to the absence of palmaris longus in some cases.
Are some people born without the abductor pollicis longus?
It is quite possible to be born without the abductor pollicis longus muscle group. This muscle group is responsible for abduction of the thumb and is unique to humans and gibbons.
What is the bottom of your arm called?
There are 18-19 muscles between wrist and elbow (15% of people may not have palmaris longus). One Muscle is called Flexor Carpi Ulnaris; this pulls the wrist so the palm comes to face the forearm (flexion) and the little finger comes towards the forarm (adduction).
Why is the psoas minor muscle absent in some people?
Psoas Minor is a very small muscle that runs right beside Psoas Major and is almost indistinguishable from its big brother which is why it is often not thought to be present. However if it truly is absent then this is often because of general variation from person to person, this works because not having this small muscle does not impede life or mating in any great way. So according to the theaory evolution dictates people will still continue with the adaptation because it does not hinder the production of children. Yes, in some people it can be absent. People tend to vary, and not everyone has the exact same number of muscles and bones. For example: some people even have six fingers or toes.
What day of the week are most people absent on?
The answer varies from all schools and workplaces, but commonly people are absent on a Monday.
Why are you absent without official leave?
People are absent from their jobs without official leave all of the time. Some excuses that people give for being absent are, that their car broke down, sick, or over slept.
How did napoleon conquest of Spain affect Spanish colonies in the Americas?
It demonstrated that power reverted to the people when a monarch was absent.
Do people in Oregon have to pay child support?
If they are absent parents, yes.
Why do most gay people have no muscle?
This is untrue. Gay people have muscle in the same percentages as straight people.
Which of the statements about absenteeism is false?
absenteeism has little or no effect on small businesses that is the right answer. when people are absent from work it has effect on all businesses being absent. your answer is .C
What are the muscle people In 39 clues?
The Holts of the Tomas branch are the muscle people in the 39 clues.
How do you calculate absenteeism?
Absenteeism rate for a particular day is calculated as follows : The people rostered, minus the people absent.
