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Superciliary upsweep or tented eyebrows. A distinct mendelian trait
P H Itin1, G Kirtschig, L Gilli
1Department of Dermatology, University of Basel, Switzerland.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|August 1, 1997
Summary
Upward slanting eyebrows, a unique facial feature, appear to be inherited in families. This study suggests an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern for this common family trait.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical genetics
- Human anatomy
Background:
- Facial appearance is significantly influenced by the anatomical relationship between eyebrows and eyelids.
- Anatomical variants can serve as distinguishing family traits within a pedigree.