Congenital human baculum deficiency: the generative bone of Genesis 2:21-23. "Another genetic condition, extending to 100% of human males, is the congenital lack of a baculum. Whereas most mammals (including common species such as dogs and mice) and most other primates (excepting spider monkeys) have a penile bone, human males lack this bone and must rely on fluid hydraulics to maintain erections. This is not an insignificant bone. The baculum of a large dog can be 10 cm long x 1.3 cm wide x 1 cm thick... Human bacula have been reported, usually in association with other congenital diseases or penile abnormalities. One of the creation stories in Genesis may be an explanatory myth wherein the Bible attempts to find a cause for why human males lack this particular bone. Our opinion is that Adam did not lose a rib in the creation of Eve. Any ancient Israelite (or for ...
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Explore the intriguing concept of congenital human baculum deficiency and its connection to Genesis 2:21-23. Discover the myth behind Adam's baculum removal.
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