Distribution of fingerprint patterns among medical students

The word “Dermatoglyphics” indicates the study of epidermal ridge pattern on fingers, palm, and soles. Dermatoglyphics are constant and individualistic and form the most reliable criteria of identification. In the present study an attempt has been made to study the fingerprint patterns in medical students at Sikkim-Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Gangtok. Fingerprint patterns were studied in 110 students, 55 males and 55 females. Dermatoglyphic prints of the fingertips were taken using the ink method. Distribution of dermatoglyphic fingertip patterns were studied in both hands among males and females and compared.