What is simian crease?
Also known as: single transverse palmar crease, STPC
Simian crease is an older name for a condition now more commonly called single transverse palmar crease, or STPC. It refers to a single crease across the palm of the hand. In most individuals, there are two slightly offset creases across the palm.
Reviewed by: Katherine Schain, M.S., CGC
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