Study of fingerprint patterns in relation to gender and blood groups

Abstract

Dermatoglyphics (fingerprint/dactylography) is derived from the Greek word “Derma=Skin, Glyph=Carve.” Dermatoglyphics is defined as the scientific study of naturally occurring epidermal ridges and their configuration on the digits, palms and soles apart from flexion crease and secondary folds. The objective of the study was to determine correlation if any exits between the fingerprint pattern and blood group and gender.    The general study design selected for this article was cross-sectional study. Here, the primary outcome variable is to determine correlation (if any) between the fingerprint pattern and blood group and gender. A total of 271 students volunteered for the study. Loops were found to the most prevalent type of fingerprint in all blood groups. Blood groups and primary fingerprint patterns were found to be associated with the association being statistically significant. The correlation between the said entities would enable better authentication and prediction of identity of a person and thereby has the potential for great application in the field of forensics.