Ever heard of polydactyly or polydactylism? It's such a cool condition!
I have never of that.  Tell me about it.
Well polydactyly is basically having supernumerary fingers or toes.
What does supernumerary mean?
Supernumerary means to have too many, like a person having 6 toes or fingers.
Oh wow, how common of a condition is that?
Well it isn't too common, but it is even less common on both hands or feet in humans or animals.
Do the extra appendages tend to look normal?
Polydactyly
Polydactyly or polydactylism (), also known as hyperdactyly, is a congenital physical anomaly in humans and animals resulting in supernumerary fingers and/or toes. Polydactyly is the opposite of oligodactyly (fewer fingers or toes).
Signs and symptoms.
In humans/animals this condition can present itself on one or both hands. The extra digit is usually a small piece of soft tissue that can be removed. Occasionally it contains bone without joints; rarely it may be a complete functioning digit. The extra digit is most
In Japanese mythology, the god of the sea and storms, Susanoo, is sometimes depicted as having a third arm.
In Hungarian mythology, having six fingers on a hand (polydactyly) is held to be the sign of innate supernatural power (see táltos).
In the Bible, Goliath has brothers who have six fingers and six toes.
See also.
- Triple deities
- Polydactyl cat
External links.
- Supernumerary Bones of the Foot