Correlation among lip print pattern, finger print pattern and abo blood group

Area of Science:

• Forensic Science
• Anthropology
• Genetics

Background:

• Lip prints and fingerprints are unique biometric identifiers.
• ABO blood groups are genetically determined inherited traits.
• Previous research has explored potential correlations between these individual characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the potential correlation between lip print patterns, fingerprint patterns, and ABO blood groups.
• To determine if there is a statistically significant association between these three distinct human characteristics.

Main Methods:

• Lip prints and fingerprints were collected from 54 individuals (27 males, 27 females) aged 20-40.
• Lip prints were classified using Suzuki's and Tsuchihashi's systems; fingerprints using Michael's and Kucken's systems.
• ABO and Rh blood groups were recorded, and results were analyzed using the Chi-square test.

Main Results:

• Complete vertical lip prints and loop fingerprint patterns were predominant.
• The O+ blood group was the most frequent.
• Specific combinations like O+ blood group with Type I lip prints and loop fingerprints with Type IV lip prints were observed more frequently.

Conclusions:

• While lip prints, fingerprints, and blood groups exhibit individual variations, no statistically significant correlation was found between all three parameters.
• The study suggests that these characteristics may be independently inherited or expressed.