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?
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