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Dermatoglyphic sole patterns in 21 trisomics.

D Loesch

    Journal of Mental Deficiency Research
    |March 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Loop patterns on the proximal sole differ in individuals with Down syndrome compared to typical individuals. Further research with larger samples is recommended to confirm these findings in 21 trisomy subjects.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatoglyphics
    • Genetics
    • Human Morphology

    Background:

    • Dermatoglyphic patterns, specifically loop patterns on the sole, can exhibit variations in individuals with chromosomal abnormalities.
    • Previous studies have characterized pattern intensity on the distal sole in normal individuals and those with Down syndrome.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To estimate the frequencies of loop patterns on the proximal sole in individuals with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome).
    • To compare these frequencies with those found in normal individuals.
    • To re-evaluate estimates of zygodactylous triradii on the distal sole.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of footprints from a sample of 21 trisomic subjects.
    • Comparison of proximal sole loop pattern frequencies with existing data from normal individuals.

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  • Detailed recording of areas under the toes for analysis of triradii.

    • Main Results:

    • The characteristic lowered pattern intensity observed on the distal sole in Down syndrome is absent on the proximal sole.
    • Reconsideration of zygodactylous triradii frequencies on the distal sole based on new data.

    Conclusions:

    • Proximal sole dermatoglyphics in Down syndrome do not follow the same pattern intensity trends as the distal sole.
    • Larger sample sizes and high-quality footprints are crucial for future studies on proximal sole patterns in trisomy 21.
    • Ridge dissociation is a significant limitation in analyzing sole prints.