marfan syndrome?

Question

Are marfan syndromme short also?

Answer 1

Skeleton- People with the Marfan syndrome are typically, but NOT ALWAYS, very tall or taller than unaffected people in their family, slender and loose jointed. The Marfan syndrome affects the long bones of the skeleton. Therefore the arms, legs, fingers, and toes may be disproportionately long in relation to the rest of the body. A person with the Marfan syndrome often has a long, narrow face, and the roof of the mouth may be arched, causing the teeth to be crowded. Other skeletal abnormalities include a sternum (breastbone) that is either protruding or indented, curvature of the spine (scoliosis), and flat feet.

Answer 2

No, people with Marfan's are typically tall and lean with long limbs. One of the most famous examples is Flo Hyman. She was an olympic volleyball player in the 1980's.

Answer 3

The most famous person with Marfan's was Abraham Lincoln...