The Study of Finger print Patterns among Male and Female

Abstract

Dermatoglyphics, the study of epidermal ridges on palm, sole and digits, is considered as most effective
and reliable evidence of identification and plays a major role in any crime investigation. The finger prints
are unique and distinguishable for every individual. The objective of the present study was to study the
finger prints of different Individuals and compare particular pattern in the different gender. This study was
conducted on 150(75 males and 75 females in the age group of 18-50 years) persons randomly selected.
Finger prints were recorded with the help of Camalin ink on bond paper and were analyzed. The mean age
for male was 35.78 years and for female 28.52years. The predominant pattern among both Male and Female
was loop, (62.8%) in Male and (58.8%) in Female respectively which was followed by whorl (24.53%)
in Male and (32%) in Female respectively. Plain arch pattern in male and female was 10.14% and 7.34%
respectively. Ulnar loop was commonly seen in all fingers whereas radial loop was predominantly seen on
index fingers in both sexes.