20 Rarest Body Features Human Beings Can Have

human beings are unique and fascinating creatures with the incredible range of physical characteristics from eye color and hair texture to height and weight the human body is a canvas of diversity however some people possess rare and extraordinary body features that make them stand out from the crowd these unique physical attributes can range from the incredibly striking such as multi-colored eyes or distinctive birthmarks the more subtle such as extra ribbon highly efficient immune system we will take a closer look in some of the rarest body features found in humans and explore the signs Behind These fascinating phenomena whether you're curious about the genetics Behind These trait or simply fascinating by incredible diversity of human body this video is sure to offer intriguing limbs into the world of rare physical attributes [Music] number one hetochromia iridum having two different color eyes have you ever looked into someone's eyes and noticed that they have two different color irises don't worry you're not seeing things they might just have a condition called heterochromia a rhythm is a rare genetic condition that causes personalities to be of different colors it occurs when there is a variation of the amount of distribution of pigment in the iris this can result in variety of color combinations such as one night being blue and the other brown or one eye having mixture of green and brown but heterochromia Rhythm isn't just limited to humans many animals can also have this condition in fact it's a quite common in some species like dogs and cats and sometimes it can even occur as a result of injury or disease while heterochromia rhythm is usually harmless it can sometimes be a sign of underlying health issues so if you or someone you know has a different colored eyes it's always a good idea to get it checked out by doctor [Music] number two dermatographia it's not a spell from Harry Potter a new type of delicious pasta It's actual skin condition that affects around five percent of the population so what is dermatographia well it's a fancy name for a type of hives where the skin become raised and red when pressure is applied to it this pressure can come from something simple as scratching rubbing or even lightly touching the skin it's like having a temporary tattoo but without the design despite the fact that it's not dangerous condition it can be annoying and uncomfortable for those who have it the cause of dermatographia is still unknown but it is believed to be related overactive immune system the good news is that the most cases of dermatographia go away on their own within a few months and the symptoms can be managed with antihistamines so if you have this condition don't worry you're not alone and it's not as scary as it sounds in fact you can even have fun with it and use the skin as a temporary canvas for your own Unique Designs number three hypertrichosis excessive hair growth all over the body hypercharcosis if you're not sure what that is don't worry you are not alone hyper track hoses is a rare medical condition that causes excessive hair growth all over the body and we are not talking about little peach fuzz here and there we are talking thick long hair that covers the entire body including the face while hypertrichosis can be serious medical condition it's also fascinating to learn about some people with hypercharosis have been called werewolves in the past but they are just regular people with extraordinary amount of body hair in fact some people with hypertricosis have turned their condition into an advantage working as a performers in circuses and side shows there are two main types of hypertrichosis generalized and localized generalized hypertricosis affects the entire body while localized high pressure hoses only affects certain areas there are several different forms of the condition each with its unique characteristics and causes while hypertrucosis is rare it's still important to raise awareness about the condition and support those who live with it so the next time you see someone with a lot of body here remember they are just like you they just happen to have a little more hair than most number four pragmatism having protruding Joe or chin pragmatism is a fancy word that describes a condition where an organism lower jaw sticks out further than its upper jaw this can happen in human animals and even some prehistoric creatures like servitude cats but why do some organisms have pragmatism well it turns out it can actually be beneficial in certain situations for example in animals like dogs and wolves are protruding lower jaw can give them a better grip when biting and holding onto their prey and some human populations such as those of African descent pragmatism can be desirable trait that is considered a sign of beauty and strength however not all pragmatism is created equal in severe cases it can cause functional problems such as difficulty chewing or breathing and may require medical intervention but for the most part pragmatism is just a quirky and fascinating trait that adds to the incredible diversity of Life on our planet so if you happen to have a slightly protruding lower jaw just remember it's all part of what makes you uniquely you number five pectus excavatum a sunken chest it's a condition that affects the chest and it's not just any chest it's the one that is supposed to protect your precious heart you might be thinking what's so special about this condition well let me tell you it's pretty fascinating pactus excavatum also known as a sunken chest or a funnel chest is a condition where the breastbone or sternum and the ribs Grow Up Normally creating and sunken or concave appearance in the chest it's like a little dent in middle of your chest that just won't go away but here's the fun part pactus excavatum is not just a cosmetic issue it can also affect your lung and heart function this is because the sunken chest can compress your heart and lungs making it harder for them to function properly don't worry though there are treatments available such as exercising surgery to correct pectus excavatum so if you or someone you know has a sunken chest know that it's not not just a cool party trick it's a condition that can be managed with the help of medical professionals number six inability to smell a condition called anosmia have you ever caught a whiff of something funky and thought to yourself what in the world is that smell well what if you couldn't smell anything at all that's where an osmia comes in an osmia is the fancy term for the loss of the sense of smell it can be caused by a variety of things such as allergies nasal polyps or head injuries in some cases it can be temporary while in others it can be permanent now you might be thinking no big deal I'll just miss out on the stinky stuff but hold on there is more to the smell than just unpleasant odors your sense of smell also plays a crucial role on how you taste your food that's why people with an osmia may find their food taste Bland and unappetizing an osmia can also impact your safety as you might not be able to detect harmful substances like gas leaks or smoke so if you're feeling like you're taking your sense of smell for granted take a deep breath and depreciate all delightful senses around you number seven double jointedness have you ever met someone who can contort their fingers or bend their elbows in seemingly impossible ways they may just be double jointed don't worry they are not really sporting Two Joints it's just the common way to describe someone with hypermobility a condition where the joints can move beyond their typical range of motion double jointedness is often seen in fingers allowing people to bend them backward or splay them out in unusual ways but some people with hypermobility can also bend their arms legs or even their spine in ways that make others cringe and while it might seem like a cool party trick it's not all fun and games hypermobility can also lead to joint pain dislocation and other health problems so next time you meet someone who is double jointed don't be afraid to add them to show off their skills just be sure to keep in mind while it's fascinating the watch hypermobility is in something to envy number eight ability to control volunteering nystagmus have you ever heard of voluntary nystagmus it's like having your own personal eye dance party that you can control nystagmus is a rapid involuntarily movement of the eyes which is a usually a sign of some sort of neurological condition however some people have the unique ability to control this movement voluntarily if you are one of the lucky few who can control voluntary in stagmus you are in for a treat you can impress your friends and family by making your eyes vibrate like a hummingbird's wings not only is it a great party trick but it can also have practical applications some people use voluntarily nystagmus to help them Focus their Vision or to reduce eye strain the ability to control voluntarily nystagmus is rare with only a small percentage of the population possessing this Talent it's not clear why some people have disability but it's thought to be related to the way muscles in the eyes work so if you run of the lucky ones who can do it make sure to show off your eye dancing skills and if you can't do it don't worry there are plenty of other cool talents out there to discover number nine Polydactyly having extra fingers or toes have you ever heard of Polydactyly it's a fancy way of saying that some animals including humans are born with extra fingers or toes Yes you heard that right extra fingers in humans polydactly occurs in about 1 in 500 birds so it can run in families some people with Polydactyly have fully formed extra digits While others have just a little knobbing of a finger or a toe but it's not just the humans who can have extra digits cats dogs and even horses can be born with extra toes too in fact there is a breed of cat called Hemingway cat named after the famous author who loved Polydactyly cats that is known for having extra toes but why does Polydactyly happen scientists believe that it has to do with mutations in certain genes that control lymph development it might seem like a weird mutation but actually having extra finger or tools can be beneficial for some animals cats for example have exotos who have better ones and are great in catching prey so next time you see someone with texture fingers or toes don't be afraid to ask them if they have Polydactyly who knows they might just have a secret talent for playing the piano with 10 fingers [Music] number 10 microcephaly having small head and brain have you ever heard of microcephaly it's a condition where a baby's head is significantly smaller than the average size for their age and sex now before you start thinking small head small brain let me tell you that's not always the case while microcephalic and caused by genetic factors or environmental factors like infections during pregnancy it doesn't necessarily mean the baby will have developmental delays or cognitive impairments in fact some individuals with microcephaly have normal intelligence and can live independent lives however microcephaly can still present some challenges such as vision and hearing problems difficult with motor functions and seizures treatment options can include Physical Therapy medication and assistive technology to improve communication and Mobility so next time you hear the term microcephaly don't drop the conclusions it's just one unique characteristics that make us all beautifully different number 11 albinism the absence of pigment in the Hair Skin and eyes albinism is a rare genetic condition that affects the pigmentation of person's hair skin and eyes people with albinism have little or no melanin the substance that gives the color to these parts of the body this can result in very light or white hair and skin as well as pale or translucent eyes but albinism is more than just unique appearance people with albinism also have high risk of vision problems such as nystagmus involuntarily eye movements and photophobia sensitivity to light they also have an increased risk of skin cancer due to their lack of melanin which act as a natural protection against UV rays despite the challenges that come with albinism people with this condition are just like anyone else they have their own unique personalities interests and talents so let's celebrate the diversity of humanity including those without organism they may look different but they are just as deserving of love respect and acceptance as anyone else [Music] number 12 syndactically having fused fingers or toes syndactyly also known as the webbed fingers is a condition where two or more fingers are fused together but don't worry it's not just some freaky genetic mutation that only affects a handful of people in fact syndactyly is more common than you might think syndactively occurs in about one in every two thousand to two and a half thousand live birds that means there is a plenty of people out there rocking the web finger look and guess what it's not just limited to humans syndactically has been observed in various animal species as well including cats and even kangaroos but why does inductively happen in the first place well it all comes down to the development of fetus during early fetal development the hands start off as a pen-like structures with no individual fingers as a fetus grows the pedalike hands separate in the individual fingers but in some cases this separation doesn't happen completely leading to webbed fingers so next time you come across some one with webbed fingers don't be too quick to judge they are just one of many unique and fascinating works of human biology [Music] number 13 xeroderma pigmentosum an extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet light zeroderma pigmentosum say that 10 times fast it's a mouthful of name but what it is exactly well it's a rare genetic condition that affects the skin and eyes making them incredibly sensitive to light that means people with zeroderma penatosum or XP for short have to be extra careful when they step outside or risk some serious skin damage but what happens when people with XP do get sun exposure it's not pretty let me tell you their skin can develop painful blisters dark spots and even skin cancers yikes it might seem like a curse to live with XP but there are some positives for one people with XP have an excuse to wear cool hats and carry Parcels making them look like they step straight out of the Jane Austen novel In all seriousness though XP is a serious condition that requires constant vigilance but with proper care and attention people with XP can still live full and happy lives so let's give a round of applause to all the XP Warriors out there and remember to wear sunscreen number 14 The Perfect Pitch ability to identify or produce musical notes without the reference speech have you ever heard someone sing a note and instantly know exactly what pitch it is that's called a perfect Pitch Perfect Pitch is the ability to identify and reproduce any musical note without the aid of the reference pitch basically it's having a built-in musical tuner in your brain while it's rare only about 1 in a ten thousand people have it it's not completely understood how it develops something it's genetic While others believe it can be trained people with perfect pitch have an advantage in the musical world as they can easily learn and play music without need for sheet music or reference instruments but it's not all sunshine and rainbows as some people with perfect pitch may find certain pitches and sounds to be unbearable while not everyone can have a perfect pitch it's still possible to improve your ear for music through practice and training and who knows maybe one day you'll be the one impressing your friend with impeccable Pitch Perfect abilities number 15 tetrachromacy the ability to see more colors than the normal have you ever wondered what it would be like to see the world in more colors than just the usual red green and blue well for some lucky individuals this is a reality thanks to a rare genetic condition known as a tetrachromacy tetrachromats have an extra type of cone cells in their eyes which allows them to see a wider range of colors than the average person while the rest of us can see about 1 million colors tetrach Romans can see up to 100 million that's like a going from a box of eight crayons to a box of 800 but don't be too jealous of this superhuman just yet tetrachromacy is incredibly rare and most people who have it don't even realize it in fact some scientists estimate that only two or three percent of the population might have a genetic makeup of tetrahomads so next time you see a stunning sunset or a vibrant work of art just remember that there could be a someone out there seeing even more colors than you are and if you happen to be a tetrachoma yourself congratulations on having a superpower that the rest of us can only dream of number 16 epidermal dysplasia verusiformis have you ever heard of epidermal dysplasia virusophormis it's a rare and peculiar genetic disorder that affects the skin of those who have it this disorder is also known as a tree man syndrome because it causes the skin to become covered in scaly words that resemble tree bark people with epidermis dysplasia versus formis have a faulty immune system that is unable to fight off a common virus called human papillomavirus or HPV in short this virus causes the skin to develop wart like growths that can be quite disfiguring believe it or not this disorder has only been documented in around 200 people worldwide that's how rare it is but in recent years there have been some promising treatments that have been developed to help manage the symptoms these treatments can include things like surgery to remove the warts medication to boost the immune system and even gene therapy to fix underlying genetic problem number 17 brachydactyly having abnormally short fingers or toes have you ever looked at your fingers and thought why don't they look like fingers of a famous pianist or a hand model well you might have a condition called brachydactyly which is a fancy way of saying short fingers brachydactyly is a genetic condition that can affect one or more fingers on your hand it occurs when the bones in your fingers are shorter than usual causing your fingers to appear stubby or chubby but don't worry having brachydactyly doesn't affect your ability to use your hands or fingers in fact there are some benefits to having short fingers for example Studies have shown that people with brachydactyly are less likely to develop arthritis in their hands additionally some Studies have suggested that having short fingers May indicate that the person has a higher level of testosterone which could potentially make them better at sports like running or swimming so next time someone comments on your cute or unique fingers you can proudly tell them about your brachydactyly and all the interesting things that come with it number 18 osteogenesis imperfecta let's talk about the bone condition that we'll have you saying ouch in sympathy it's called osteogenesis imperfecta or oi for short now you might be wondering what is this condition is all about so let me break it down for you why is a genetic disorder that affects the bones people with oi have bones that are fragile and prone to breaking even with minor trauma this means that everyday activities like running jumping and even sneezing can result in fractures ouch but that's not all people with oi can also have a distinct physical trait blue colored whites in the eyes this happens because of the sclera the outer layer of the eye is thinner and more translucent than usual this means that underlying blood vessels show through giving the whites of the eyes a blue tinge it's a unique and fascinating feature that sets some people with oi apart despite the challenges that come with oi many people with the condition live fulfilling lives they find ways to adapt and stay positive and they Inspire us all with their strength and resilience so let's give a shout out to Old oi barriers out there you rock number 19 echolalia have you ever had a conversation with someone who seemed to repeat everything you said like a parrot where that's phenomenon called echolalia echolalia is a condition where people involuntarily repeat words or phrases that they hear it's more common in children with developmental disorders such as autism but can also occur in adults with certain neurological conditions but don't be quick to dismiss echolalia as just Mindless repetition in fact it can serve as a valuable tool for communication and language development for instance children with echolalia can use it to practice and reinforce new words and phrases they've learned moreover echolalia can also provide insight into how people process Language by studying echolalia researchers can better understand the complex ways in which our brains encode and decode and interpret speech so next time you encounter someone with echolalia don't be afraid to engage with them and finally number 20 gigantism gigantism is not just the staff of a fairy tales and Tall Tales it's a real medical condition that occurs when the body produces too much growth hormone leading to excessive growth and height while many people may Envy those with gigantism it's not always a walk in the park those with gigantism often face a host of physical and medical problems including joint pain vision problems and heart issues in fact some of the most famous Giants in history such as Robert Wadlow the tallest man ever recorded at 8 feet 11 inches and on a swan who stood at 7 feet 11 inches suffered from various health issues throughout their lives but despite the challenges gigantism continues to Captivate our imaginations from Paul Bunyan to the Jolly Green Giant with love stories of Larger than Life characters and while gigantism is a real condition with real consequences it also reminds us of the power of our imagination and the magic of storytelling thanks for tuning in to this video about the rarest body features it's truly amazing how unique each of our bodies can be and it's fascinating to explore some of the most unusual features that people possess whether it's an extra finger a perfect hearing or a rare eye color these rare body features can make a person stand out in the crowd while some may consider these features to be abnormalities we believe that they should be celebrated as the incredible quirks that make us who we are so if you found this video interesting be sure to give it a thumbs up and leave a comment down below and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more fascinating content about the human body and all its intricacies thanks again for watching 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Length: 25min 30sec (1530 seconds)

Published: Tue Jul 18 2023