What is the reason behind Somalians having large foreheads?
2023年6月16日 — In Somalia, head wrapping, or hijab, is a common cultural practice among Muslim women. This involves tightly wrapping a cloth around the head, which may contribute to the development of a prominent forehead. Additionally, some Somali tribes practice head flattening, which involves shaping the head with a wooden board during infancy.
The Science behind Ethiopians & Somalis Large foreheads
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Is it common for Somalis to have larger-than-average foreheads?
2023年8月25日 — Anthropometric studies have been conducted to determine the shape and size of Somali heads, including the forehead. One study found that Somalis, as well as other ethnic groups from the Horn of Africa, have a dolichocephalic head shape, which means they have a long and narrow head.
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2023年2月21日 — It's not that we have "big foreheads" more so round foreheads to be exact. I think it has to do with our facial bone structure, most somalis have very narrow and small noses with high nose-bridge which can only come if the forehead has big pump on the front or if its flat and long like Europeans.
Why do Somalis all look alike phenotypically - Reddit
2022年11月12日 — We were big-time into inter-clan mixing, strictly intra-ethnic. Somalis look like Somalis, but we have a diverse set of looks into a recognizable broad structural quintessential phenotype, which is understandable given we are homogenous people. Saying you can recognize a Somali is not the same as claiming all Somalis look the same.
Study of East Africans illuminates new genetic factors ... - ScienceDaily
2021年8月19日 — A new study of the genetics underlying facial features finds that East Africans have some unique facial genetics and some that are shared with Europeans. The findings add to our understanding of ...
The Big Forehead Mystery: Which Nationality Stands Out?
A forehead that is bigger than that of around 70 percent of the population is considered to be a big forehead. This measures 2.8 inches in men and 2.4 inches in females. Both men and women have average foreheads about the size of four fingers. Seems to work!
Anyone else with a small forehead? : r/Somalia - Reddit
2023年9月15日 — My family all has small/average foreheads and when I was in Hargeisa there were plenty of people who didn't have big foreheads. I feel like our height/lanky body is more of a defining feature. Almost every Somali born here that I know is 6'+.
What makes someone look Somali : r/Somalia - Reddit
Usually smooth skin, softer faces (like not bony), almond eyes, big forehead and usually not a bridged nose. These are the main things I notice. Most knowledgeable people can easily tell I'm Somali but some guys mistake me for being sudanese rarely.
Why do the Somali have such thin bodies and large foreheads?
2024年7月17日 — #1. Why do the Somali have such thin bodies and large foreheads? This physical type is often explained as an adaptation to desert heat, but occurs in no other desert population outside Africa. The real culprit is milk anemia, a disease common in pastoralists and, once, in Europeans.