Somatoscopic traits of human
chin - chin dimple
Evaluated in the semi-profile view. The development of the depression in the median part of the chin, a “dimple” is evaluated in this trait. Three categories are distinguished: 1. missing (the chin surface is smooth), 2. indicated, shallow (the dimple is visible), 3. pronounced (the dimple is clearly depressed and clearly visible even in frontal view).
Frequency represented in the Czech population:
| Category | Together | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67,5% | 63% | 72% |
| 2 | 24,5% | 26% | 23% |
| 3 | 8% | 11% | 5% |
| chin dimple missing | chin dimple indicated, shallow | chin dimple pronounced |
|---|---|---|
