Study of Fingerprint Patterns in People of Patan Region

Impression of the finger on any surface is called as Fingerprint. Study of finger prints as a method of identification is known as Dactylography or Dermatoglyphics. Fingerprints are very effective means of establishing identity of the individual. In forensic anthropology, gender classification from fingerprints is an important step when identifying the gender of a suspected criminal. The present study was conducted on 50 males and 50 females of Patan region. Rolled fingerprints were obtained using inked strips, and their patterns were taken on fingerprint card. Each type of fingerprint pattern and their subtypes were identified and analyzed for differences and compared with previous author studies.