ROLE OF POROSCOPY IN SEX DETERMINATION - A STUDY OF LATENT FINGER PRINTS OF FIRST YEAR MBBS STUDENTS OF CENTRAL INDIA.

Mahesh Dhoot; Dr. Vivekanand Murlidhar Gajbhiye

Volume : VIII, Issue : VI, June - 2019

ROLE OF POROSCOPY IN SEX DETERMINATION - A STUDY OF LATENT FINGER PRINTS OF FIRST YEAR MBBS STUDENTS OF CENTRAL INDIA.

Mahesh Dhoot, Dr. Vivekanand Murlidhar Gajbhiye

Abstract :

Background: Poroscopy is the study of sweat pores which are present as a small openings on the friction ridge skin on the distal end of digits, palms and soles in the hands and feet. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study is carried out with a sample size of 400 undergraduates of first year MBBS students of central India of both sexes. Under the age between18 to 23. Right thumb finger print would be taken with printer’s ink ( Kores ink ) on executive bond paper and the above prints are subjected with chemical (Ninhydrin) and studied under microscope (latent prints). The microscopic findings are recorded and examined carefully. Oval shapes of pores are studied and microscopic images were taken. RESULTS: Highest number of pores are 2–4 in 1 cm ridge in both males and females. we found that as compare to females, males shows highest number of pores range between 2–4 per 1 cm ridge. Conclusion: Study of shapes of poroscopy on thumb impressions is the best method for determination of sex. Poroscopy can also helpful in forensic medicine, anatomy of finger prints, anthropology and forensic sciences.