Extra phalangeal crease - A trait in forensic identification
Bahadur Singh1, Kewal Krishan1, Tanuj Kanchan2
1Department of Anthropology, Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh, India.
Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
|September 8, 2015
Summary
Uncommon finger crease patterns, like an extra phalangeal crease on the little finger, are rare but significant for forensic identification. Reporting these unique characteristics aids in forensic investigations.
Area of Science:
- Dermatoglyphics
- Forensic Anthropology
- Forensic Science
Background:
- Finger and palm ridge patterns have been extensively studied in biological, anthropological, and forensic contexts.
- Finger crease patterns, unlike ridge patterns, remain under-researched in scientific literature.
- Dermatoglyphic variations are crucial for individual identification and understanding human diversity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the rarity and forensic significance of unique finger crease patterns.
- To encourage the reporting of unusual dermatoglyphic characteristics.
- To contribute to the limited literature on finger crease pattern variations.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a rare dermatoglyphic finding.
- Photographic documentation of the extra phalangeal crease on the little finger.
- Literature review on finger crease pattern variations and their forensic applications.
Main Results:
- An extremely rare characteristic, an extra phalangeal crease on the little finger, was observed and documented.
- This finding underscores the potential for unique variations within finger crease patterns.
- The rarity of such characteristics necessitates detailed reporting.
Conclusions:
- Unique finger crease patterns, such as the one presented, are rare but possess significant forensic value.
- Further research and case reporting on finger crease patterns are needed.
- Detailed documentation of rare dermatoglyphic features can enhance forensic identification capabilities.
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