[Specific features of digital dermatoglyphics in the population of the Tiumen' region]

Fingerprints of all wrist phalanges were obtained from Russian residents of the Tyumen region (150 men and 150 women). Distal phalange dactylograms showed all types of fingerprint patterns, such as loops, whorls and arches. Ulnar loops and whorls predominated over other varieties whereas arches and radial loops were relatively rare. Middle and proximal phalanges also exhibited a large variety of fingerprint patterns that occurred with different frequency. Marked gender-related and bilateral differences in the fingerprint patterns were documented. It is concluded that considerable variability of wrist phalange dermatoglyphics in the population group included in the study confirms the necessity of more extensive use of these data in forensic medical examination for the purpose of personality identification.