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My son has two bent pinkies, I noticed it the day he was born. Mine are not, but they are not perfectly straight either-also he is very thin so it is more noticeable. My mother says she remembers her grandmother having a bent pinky, and now wonders if it was both of them, yet hers, me and my siblings and my husband, his siblings and children don't.
So, I think it is hereditary, but a common thing to have. Also of course it can be from other medical issues too.
Let me know!
Megan1cupcake: Yes it is hereditary. You mentioned that you pinky fingers are not perfectly straight, this could mean that you do possess the trait and thus passed it onto you son
I have the same trait, but neither of my parents do. It's called Clinodactyly or "bent pinky" and it's an autosomal dominant gene. It can also be a symptom of another genetic disorder or due to a mutation.
If you don't know what autosomal dominance means, these websites explain it quite well:
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/228874/human-genetic-disease/242824/Autosomal-dominant-inheritance
http:/www.wrongdiagnosis.com/genetics/dominant.htm
And this picture might help:
http:/www.gig.org.uk/images/gen-dominant.gif
3/30/2010 - Mark Pierce
I have had bent pinkies on both of my hands all my life. I was raised only by my mother and never met my father. When I was 24 I had a son and he was born with bent pinkies. I then met my father for the first time and found out not only did he also have them on both hands, but both his daughters have them, and all of his daughters children have them. I now have two sons, both with bent pinkies.
So the answer to your question is YES, MOST CERTAINLY it is hereditary. My pinkies are by far the worst that I have ever seen on anyone. haha
What else can I help you with?
Is a bent little finger a dominant or recessive allele?
I read in freshman biology that it is recessive. According to Barry Starr, Stanford University geneticist, bent pinky is a dominant trait.
What is a small finger called?
There are various names for the human small finger in medical terminology and common speech, such as: * Fifth digit of the hand * Fifth finger * Little finger * Small finger * Pinky * Pinky finger * Fifth phalange of the hand * Fifth phalanx
Pinky finger bone?
The pinky finger bone is the distal phalanx bone of the fifth finger. It is one of the smallest bones in the human hand but plays a significant role in fine motor movements and gripping objects. Fractures of the pinky finger bone are common and can be treated with splinting or surgery depending on the severity.
What are all your fingers called?
(Right hand) (Left to Right)Pinky,Ring finger,Middle finer,Pointer,ThumbIn layman's terms: forefinger, middle finger, ring finger and pinky finger. Most consider the thumb a thumb and not a finger. I disagree.
Why can't I bend my pinky without my ring finger?
When you try to bend your pinky finger without moving your ring finger, it may be difficult because the tendons that control these two fingers are connected. This connection can limit independent movement of the pinky finger without the ring finger also moving.
Does a pinky count as a finger?
Yes, the pinky is considered a finger. It is often referred to as the little finger or pinky finger.
Is a pinky a finger.?
The pinky finger is the little finger. The word "pinky" comes from the Dutch word "pink" which means little finger.
Is a bent little finger a dominant or recessive allele?
I read in freshman biology that it is recessive. According to Barry Starr, Stanford University geneticist, bent pinky is a dominant trait.
Where is a pinky ring worn traditionally?
A pinky ring is worn on the pinky finger of either the right or left hand. The pinky finger is the smallest finger and located the farthest from the thumb.
What is the rude finger in china?
the rude finger is the pinky (little finger)
Is curved pinky dominant or recessive?
The trait of having a curved pinky is typically a dominant trait, meaning that it only requires one copy of the gene to be expressed. However, there may be other genetic or environmental factors that can influence the shape of a person's pinky finger.
Which finger is your ring finger?
2nd finger from your pinky finger!!!
What is a small finger called?
There are various names for the human small finger in medical terminology and common speech, such as: * Fifth digit of the hand * Fifth finger * Little finger * Small finger * Pinky * Pinky finger * Fifth phalange of the hand * Fifth phalanx
Is your pinky finger really a finger?
Yes a pinky finger is a finger because it has three joints just like all of your other fingers.
What is the name of the pinky finger?
the aclurendenturiesforwherenoe.the pinky is a finger but a thum is not... well that's at least what they say.
Superstition behind itchy pinky finger?
A itchy pinky finger does not have a superstition. The only finger with one is a ring finger it means marriage in your future.
What finger is your ring finger?
Your ring finger is the finger between your middle finger and your pinky.
