Dermatoglyphic configurations of proximal and middle phalanges in Spaniards

In this paper the dermatoglyphic configurations of proximal and middle phalanges in Spaniards have been analysed. From the data of 112 males and 135 females it is seen that on proximal phalanges the highest frequencies correspond to basic types and enclosures. On the contrary, the middle phalanges are displaying an enlarged frequency distribution. On both phalanges no significant sexual and bimanual differences were found. The hitherto reported population data do not permit to claim clear differences among the main racial groups.