International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine

SCOPUS
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 22
  • Issue: 1and2

Fingerprint pattern of medical students: A study on left hand thumb

1Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences, Udaipur

2Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences, Udaipur

Abstract

Dactylography refers to the scientific study of fingerprints as a method of identification. It deals with scientific interest and practical value concerning the lineations in the skin on the fingers and toes of human beings for identification. Worldwide study has been done on types of finger patterns found. Our study aims to find the reliability of fingerprinting system using eight point matching scale.

Keywords

Dactylography, Identification