[Fluctuating asymmetry as a marker of phenotypic adaptiveness (modelled on the neurological manifestations of lumbar osteochondrosis].

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[Fluctuating asymmetry as a marker of phenotypic adaptiveness (modelled on the neurological manifestations of lumbar osteochondrosis].

Ontogenez - 1 Jan 2000

Verenich S V

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Analysis of palm ridge count a-b was carried out in 217 males having neurological expressions of lumbar osteochondrosis and 300 control persons. Higher indices of fluctuating asymmetry have been recorded in the group of patients thus suggesting a low stability of development. It was proposed that...

Topics

Adaptation, Physiological
Adolescent
Adult
Dermatoglyphics
Genetic Markers
Homeostasis
Humans
Lumbar Vertebrae
Male
Nervous System Diseases
Osteochondritis
Phenotype
Regression Analysis
Spondylitis

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