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The early growth of our ring finger is sensitive to levels of testosterone - the so-called "male hormone", in the womb (as the testosterone receptors are more densely packed along the finger), and the longer our ring finger the more "masculine" we will turn out to be.
Of course, finger length is also dependent on body size, so we must compare the length of our ring finger with that of our index finger, since the index finger's early growth is dependent on the "female hormone", oestrogen.
The relative length of our ring and index fingers - our "finger ratio" - therefore speaks volumes about the balance of maleness and femaleness of our body and brain.
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A long ring finger is not universal, but characteristic of men. A long index finger is found in many men, but overall it is characteristic of women as a group.
After years of research, during which I conducted many experiments, I have concluded that there are many fascinating different things our fingers can tell us.
Calculate your own finger ratio using the box (bearing in mind the strength of these relationships vary from quite weak to quite strong), and join me on an enlightening journey of discovery.
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Related sources:
The Finger Book
What our fingers can tell us
What they say about men with long ring fingers
Left Handedness & Finger Asymmetry
Giving Science the Finger
Digit Ratio & Agression
Finger Length & Facial Characteristics
Finger Length & Children's exam results
Finger Length & Osteoarthritis
Pointing a Finger at Sports Success
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