Systematic Methodological Approach in Dermatoglyphics at Level 2
Journal Title: Scholars Bulletin - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Abstract:Dermatoglyphics is the branch of science concerned with the study of prints on the fingers, palm, soles, and feet. This branch of science is an offshoot of anatomical sciences. Dermatoglyphics as an aspect of science has been studied widely by lots of ardent researchers and have been used to solve lots of problems relating to peoples’ identity and ancestry. Although, dermatoglyphics can be studied at three levels (1, 2, and 3) only level 1 (arches, loops, and whorls) have been explored. 99.9% of the works on dermatoglyphics is at level 1 but very few Nigerian indigenous works have been done at level 2 (bifurcations, trifurcations, bridges, ridge ending, enclosures, dots, opposed bifurcations, double bifurcations, island etc). This raises the question, what about level 2 and 3 study? Aim & Objectives: It is possible for one to think that the reason researchers have not dealt extensively on level 2 dermatoglyphics is lack of procedural knowledge and the understanding of the concept. Hence this study was done to explicitly showcase the procedures dermatoglyphics at level 2. Materials and Methods: Data Capture: The use of digital print scanner with very high resolution not less than 9000x4800 dpi (Hp G3110 Scanjet Scanner) which ensures the images are clear and visible. 2)Transfer of Prints: The captured prints are then transferred to a laptop system (computer) via a set of USB cords for examination. 3)Examination of Prints: The prints are assembled into the various categories following the objectives, each print intended to be studied will be zoomed and magnified using the magnification tool in the laptop (computer) for clarity and visibility. I) Make a straight horizontal and vertical line across the print on each finger or toe which divides it into quadrants. II) Examine each quadrant for digital patterns present. Taking note of the morphology of the patterns known. III) Identify and group the patterns seen for each finger or toe. IV) Summation- sum up the patterns for the left and right hands or foot, V) Compute into a statistical tool for analysis. Conclusion: There was marked difference between the males and females in the distribution of the patterns with the females having consistently higher values. Though the females had higher value of the Paul’s Index. Keywords: Level 2, Bifurcations, Dot, Trifurcation, Bridge, Ridge Ending.
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Paul John Nwolim, Amadi Michael Anozie
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