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Gender compared to absence of the PL.
| Gender | Bilaterally absent PL | Unilaterally absent PL | No absence of PL | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male (n = 288) | 19 (6.6%) | 22 (7.6%) | 247 (85.8%) | 0.369a |
| Female (n = 228) | 20 (8.8%) | 23 (10.1%) | 185 (81.1%) | |
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| ||||
| Total (n = 516) | 39 (7.6%) | 45 (8.7%) | 432 (83.7%) | |
aChi-squared (χ 2 = 2.00, df = 2).
PL: palmaris longus.
