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Bookmark or Share- Ask Smithsonian: What Is a Dimple? | SmithsonianThe dimples are due to the existence of the bifid, or double, zygomaticus major muscle, which ends up tethered to the cheek. “This fibrous connection causes a dimple to become deeper and more...
- What causes dimples? | Live ScienceDimples are small, natural indentations in the skin. Around 1 in 5 people have dimples, according to a 2019 meta-analysis in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. They are commonly found on the...
- Why Do Some People Have Dimples? | Mental FlossMuch like multiple facial muscles—rather than just the zygomaticus major—could cause dimples in some people, dimple inheritance could be impacted by a combination of genes, instead of just one....
- Why Do Some People Have Dimples? - BustleIt's a large muscle in the side of your face, and the dimples are believed to be caused by a divide in the muscle, which is normally all in one piece. The double or bifid zygomaticus means a...
- 3 Ways to Get Dimples Naturally - wikiHowDimples are small folds or indentations in the fleshy part of the cheek. They are the result of a minor muscle deformity which causes the skin of the cheek to draw tightly as it moves, creating external divots. This facial feature is usually a genetically-inherited trait.
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