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Surge in Median Artery: 30% of Adults Affected

1/18/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Flinders University and the University of Adelaide uncovers a striking evolution in human anatomy: the median artery's presence in adults has surged threefold since the 1880s, now seen in 30% of the population. This shift hints at genetic changes or maternal health influences, with projections suggesting that by 2100, the majority may possess this artery.

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A groundbreaking study from Flinders University and the University of Adelaide uncovers a striking evolution in human anatomy: the median artery's presence in adults has surged threefold since the 1880s, now seen in 30% of the population. This shift hints at genetic changes or maternal health influences, with projections suggesting that by 2100, the majority may possess this artery.