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Are epicanthic folds found among some Native American peoples?
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Yes, epicanthic folds are found among some Native American peoples.1
The epicanthic fold is a fold of skin that covers the inner corner of the eye, known as the canthus. This anatomical feature contributes to the characteristic eye shape seen in people from central and eastern Asia. It is also observed in some Native American populations and, less frequently, in Europeans such as Scandinavians and Poles.1