Resumé
Summary
Palmar and digital dermatoglyphic patterns of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria were taken and their variability examined. Six hundred people were assessed, consisting of 200 Hausas (156 males, 44 females), 200 Ibos (98 males, 102 females), 200 Yorubas (112 males and 88 females). Clear prints were obtained by ink procedure and classified into patterns. It was found that ulnar loop was the most predominant among the ethnic groups. Comparison of digital and palmar ridge patterns among the ethnic groups revealed significant differences. The study established that digital and palmar ridge patterns vary significantly for the three ethnic groups. It was concluded from the study that dermatoglyphic traits of the digits and the palm may be used to differentiate the three ethnic groups.
Keywords: Dermatoglyphics, patterns, ethnic groups, Nigeria
Résumé
Les fréquences palmaires et digitales dermatoglyphiques des trois groupe éthniques au Nigéria étaient enregistres et leur variabilités examinés. Six cent individus étaient étudiés( 200 Hausas, 200 Ibos et 200 Yorubas) Les empruntes clair étaient obtenus par la procédure d’encre impregné et classifié par fréquence. Nous avons trouvé que la loupe ulnaire était la plus prédominante parmi les groupes éthniques. La comparaison des fréquences des rides palmaires et digitales des groupes éthniques des différences significatives. Cette étude établissait que les fréquences des rides digitales et palmaires variaient significatvement entre ces trois groupes éthniques. Nous avons conclu de cette étude que les traits dermatoglyphiques des doigts et de la paume de main peut etre utilisé pour differentier ces trois groupes ethiniques.
Correspondence: Dr. M.O. Adetona, Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. Email: moses.detona@mail.ui.edu.ng
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