Study of Fingerprint Patterns in Relation to Different Blood Groups Among the Students of FAAMC, Barpeta by Using 10 Finger Attributes

Fingerprints and dermal ridge pattern are unique with each individual. Even fingerprints are different between similar twins also. The fingerprints of both hands are not the same. Fingerprints do not change size or shape throughout a person's life, except in cases of serious injuries that scar the dermis. Therefore our objective to study the patterns of finger print among the students of FAAMC, Barpeta in relation to blood groups by using 10 finger attributes. After analysis the present study reveals that there is significant association between different fingerprint patterns in ABO blood group. In our study the commonest fingerprint pattern observed was whorls followed by loops and then arches. Whereas in Rh +ve blood group same findings were observed but in Rh –ve blood group only loops were recorded. This study is an attempt to associate fingerprints with different blood groups and Rh blood types which will enhance the authenticity of fingerprints in identification in forensic medicine. Hence we can strive to use the study to link fingerprints with blood types which can augment the accuracy of fingerprints in recognition and revelation of culprit and help in forensic medicine to identify the victim.