Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 12, 2025
Author Spotlight: Unraveling the Pathogenesis of Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Discovering Potential Therapies
Published on: July 28, 2023
Type II Lip Pattern among Medical Students in a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Barshika Katwal1, Deepika Karki2, Asim Shrestha2
1Department of Forensic Medicine, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Introduction:
The study of human identification is of great value in forensic medicine. Lip patterns have unique nature and individualism so can be used for human identification. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of Type II lip print patterns among medical students in a medical college.
Methods:
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a medical college from 5 March 2022 to 1 April 2022 after ethical approval from the Institution Review Committee (Reference number: 057-078/079). The lip print pattern was categorized according to Tsuchihanshi's classification. Convenience sampling was done. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated.
Results:
Among 100 medical students, the Type II lip pattern was seen in 26 (26%) (17.40-34.60, 95% Confidence Interval) students. The largest number of participants was seen in 21 (80.76%) from the age group of 20-25 years.
Conclusions:
The prevalence of Type II lip pattern among medical students was similar to other studies done in similar settings.
Related Concept Videos
01:25Blood Studies for Cardiovascular System III: Serum Lipid Profile
Serum lipids are fats and fatty substances in the blood and are crucial for various bodily functions, including energy storage, cellular structure, and hormone production. Serum lipids consist of cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids.
Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like substance found in all body cells. It is crucial for producing hormones, vitamin D, and substances that aid...
01:29Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System II: Health Perception Pattern
Health Perception Patterns
Health perception patterns offer valuable insights into a patient's lifestyle habits and how they may impact their GI health. These patterns include: