The evolution of face touching, i.e. the use of the hand to touch the individual's own face, was studied in monkeys, apes and man with the object of examining which hand is used and which part of the face is touched. Monkeys show little if any face touching. Gorillas, orang- utans and chimpanzees show face-touching comparable to man. Left-hand face touching was superior to right-hand touching for both apes and humans. One feature which distinguished humans from other apes was the frequency of chin touching, which is generally high for man. It has been suggested that emotions are expressed more intensely on the left side of the face and it was thought that the left hand is used by the right hemisphere as a special pointer to heighten the effect of this.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0028-3932(84)90065-4 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Toxic Shock Syndrome Caused by Streptococcus dysgalactiae Subspecies equisimilis: A Report of a Rare Pediatric Case.
Cureus
February 2025
Infection and Immunology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, JPN.
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a severe invasive infection that has a high mortality rate. It is mainly caused by . Nevertheless, STSS is also known to be caused by a group G identified as subsp.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnderstanding Patient Experiences of Vulvodynia Through Reddit: Qualitative Analysis.
JMIR Infodemiology
March 2025
Department of Urology, University of California, San Diego, CA, United States.
Background: Vulvodynia is a chronic vulvar pain condition affecting up to 25% of the US population. However, diagnosis and effective treatment remain elusive. Many individuals with vulvodynia face stigma and medical uncertainty, leading them to seek information and web-based support.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTactile displays have gained significant attention, particularly in the medical field for their application in Braille for the visually impaired. Traditional Braille embossing systems face limitations in terms of device size and complexity due to mechanical stimulation. Therefore, electro-tactile displays have emerged as a promising solution for implementing Braille.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEach year, more than 100,000 Americans die from an overdose. Most of these deaths are attributed to high-potency opioids, including fentanyl. People who use drugs face multiple barriers to treatment including access, knowledge of options, and adverse medical experiences.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn Evaluation of VYC-17.5L for Forehead Contouring: A Prospective, Open-Label, Post-Marketing Study.
J Cosmet Dermatol
March 2025
Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company, Marlow, UK.
Background: Forehead contouring can be achieved using injectable fillers. VYC-17.5L is a filler containing 17.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!