Ditch the Label Staff Harper Posted February 4 Ditch the Label Staff Share Posted February 4 Did you know that there are a ton of traits we all carry that are defunct and left over from our evolution? Many of them serve absolutely no purpose to us today, but did thousands-to-millions of years ago. One of those traits in a special muscle in the forearm that our ancestors used to climb trees. The muscle is called the Palamaris Longus but not everybody still has it, and even less have it in both arms. Do you? To test: rest your arm flat on a solid surface, then lift your hand up and connect your thumb with your little finger. If you carry this trait, you should now see your Palamaris Longus! Fun fact: we actually don't use this muscle and surgeons sometimes use it in reconstructive surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOriginalAxel Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I have it still and never noticed it before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtemisArt Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I still have it in both arms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joli Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Both arms, but more distinct in my left arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emberfrost12 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I only have it in my left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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