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One of the oldest known birth defects is achondroplasia syndrome. It is known to be around since the Egyptian times because people with the physical traits of this form of dwarfism are found in Egyptian art.
Physical traits
- Normal size torso
- Proportionately short legs and arms
- Large head for body size
- Forehead is very prominent
- The bridge on the nose is flattened
- Fingers are short and stubby
- Index and ring finger point away from middle finger (trident hand)
- Average height between 4’ 4” and 4’ 1”
- Hump in back
- Bowed legs
- Broad flat feet
About 1 in 25,000 births will be diagnosed with syndrome.