Variations of interdigital flexion creases–inciting the curiosity of the researchers, professionals and the public
Journal Title: International Journal of Anatomical Variations - Year 2017, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Missing or extra digital creases in individuals with or without certain syndromes and/or phenotypic changes are a source of continuous interest for geneticists, researchers and even forensic professionals. Still, with the advent of open access journals and improved accessibility to scientific literature, this topic seems to entice general public as well.
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Meštrović T, Ožegić O
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