A DERMATOGLYPHIC STUDY OF THE KEJIA PEOPLE IN TAIWAN OF CHINA
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1Institute of Anthropology, Tzu Chi University, Hualian, Taiwan 970-04, China;2. Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai\ 200025, China
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2006-10-10
2007-01-26
2007-10-06
Abstract
Objective To report hand dermatoglyphics parameters of the Kejia people in Taiwan of China. Methods Fingerprints and palmar prints were taken with informed consent.The sample comprised 100 males and 100 females. Results The results were obtained from TFRC,a-bRC,atd, tPD,fingerprint,hand thenar,hand interdigital,hand hypothenar,simian line.Conclusion This study is the first comprehensive dermatoglyphic research of Kejia people,and its dermatoglyphic database will be useful for future studies in anthropology,genetics and medicine.