Dermatoglyphics
Dermatoglyphics
Dermatoglyphics (pronunciation: /ˌdɜːrmətəˈɡlɪfɪks/) is a branch of science that studies the patterns of skins ridges present on the fingers, toes, and the soles of human. The term was coined by Dr. Harold Cummins, the father of American fingerprint analysis in 1926. The word is derived from the Greek words derma meaning skin and glyph meaning carving.
Etymology
The term "Dermatoglyphics" comes from the Ancient Greek words derma which means 'skin' and glyph which means 'carve'. The term was coined by Dr. Harold Cummins, the father of American fingerprint analysis.
Related Terms
- Fingerprint: The unique patterns formed by ridges on the fingertips. They are a major study subject in Dermatoglyphics.
- Epidermis: The outermost layer of the skin where the dermatoglyphic patterns are formed.
- Dermis: The layer of skin beneath the epidermis. Although it doesn't directly form dermatoglyphic patterns, it influences their formation.
- Cummins and Midlo Method: A method of studying dermatoglyphics named after its creators, Dr. Harold Cummins and Dr. Charles Midlo.
- Loops, Whorls, and Arches: The three basic types of fingerprint patterns studied in Dermatoglyphics.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dermatoglyphics
- Wikipedia's article - Dermatoglyphics
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