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Definition of ClinodactylyClinodactyly: Curving of the fifth finger (the little finger) toward the fourth finger (the ring finger). Sometimes called "fifth finger clinodactyly" to distinguish it from similar curving of other finger or toes.Clinodactyly is a minor congenital malformation (birth defect). The basis for the clinodactyly is that the middle bone in the fifth finger is underdeveloped and, instead of being rectangular, is wedge- shaped.
Clinodactyly may occur as an isolated finding in a person who is entirely normal or it may be found in association with other congenital malformations and, sometimes, mental retardation. It is a common component of Down (trisomy 21) syndrome and Klinefelter (XXY) syndrome. No treatment is required for clinodactyly.
"Clinodactyly" is derived from the Greek "klinein" (to bend, slope or incline) and "dactylos" (finger, toe). Other English words formed from "klinein" include "clinocephaly" (a condition that causes skull depression or flatness) and "clinophobia" (fear of going to bed--that is, to bend the head to a pillow.) Other English words formed from "dactylos" include "dactylogram" (fingerprint) and "dactylography" (the study of fingerprints).
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Are crooked pinkies related to autism?
No. Crooked pinkies can be inherited, so both autism and crooked pinkies could occur in several members of a family, but they are not connected.
Why are your pinkies crooked?
nope.
Why are pinkies crooked?
Not everyones pinkies are crooked. Mine and my other immediate family members are straight. It's a DNA thing. It's hereditary.
Is it recommended to have surgery on crooked pinkies?
Only if having crooked pinkies significantly impacts upon your daily activities - e.g perhaps if you're a concert pianist it might be worth considering. However it's not really worth doing purely for cosmetic reasons.
What does rose hair tarantula eat?
crickets and pinkies (small pink baby mice)
What is the answer to the Hinky Pinkies gets wet?
"Get wet" is a Hink Pink for "jump in the pool."
What are pinkeys?
Pinkies are baby mice that people feed to snakes. They are called that because they have no hair, so their pink skin is what you see.
What is a website with hinky pinkies without the answers?
Go to the Unanswered Hink-Pink Questions on this website. As of this writing, there's over one hundred there with no answers.
What is the name of newborn mice?
Newborn mice are called pups. They may also be called "pinkies" because their skin is a reddish pink color when they are first born.
What are baby lemmings called?
baby lemming
What is the answer to the Hinky Pinkies a fat cement block?
If it were a Hink-Pink, it could be "a thick brick." Actually, the question is about Hink-Pink according to the original source for the question which is a book for gifted students. The section of the book asks about both hink pink and hinky pinky, and the question is in the hink-pink category on the page.
Is it possible for a man with straight pinkies and a woman with staright pinkies to have a child with bent pinkies?
Yes it is possible. It can be a birth defect or inherited by a grand parent
