The Dermatoglyphic Assessment of Umuahia Natives in Abia State University, Uturu.

Abstract

Dermatoglyphic impressions and the effectiveness of friction ridge skin identification have been demonstrated through experimentation, fingerprints are now incorporated into anthropometric records, resulting in their increased usage. The research objectives include investigating the qualitative dermatoglyphic features (arch, loop and whorl patterns) in both hands; and, the quantitative dermatoglyphic features of total finger ridge count (TFRC) in both hands of Umuahia male and female individuals. Fifty (50) male and female students each who are natives of Umuahia in Abia State University, Uturu were examined using dermatoglyphics tool and interview-administered questionnaires. The distribution in percentage and frequency of the right- and left-hand finger pattern dermatoglyphics qualitative features of Umuahia reveal, ulnar loop, plain whorl, and plain arch patterns shown to be more prevalent in females. The paired sample test confirmed observations, indicating that males have a higher finger ridge count on the right hand and females have a higher finger ridge count on the left hand. However, there is a positive correlation between the FRC of the two hands, indicating a consistent relationship in ridge count between the right and left hands, particularly stronger in females compared to males.