DETERMINATION OF STATURE FROM TYPE OF FINGERPRINTS AMONG EGYPTIAN

Introduction: Stature determination is an important parameter in person identification. Fingerprints form a valuable physical evidence in crime investigation. The use of fingerprints in identification currently focuses on the patterns of fingerprints. The current study aimed to assess the ability of stature identification from the type of fingerprints among Egyptian. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 150 adult Egyptians in the age group above 18 year. Stature was measured by standard methods using a portable body meter measuring device. The fingerprint was taken by rolling the thumb of the right hand on paper from outward to inward. The relation between fingerprint patterns of right hand thumb of individuals with their heights was evaluated and analyzed. Results : Among the studied cases, loop was the most common fingerprint main type representing followed by arch then whorl. While ulnar loop was the commonest fingerprint sub type. Whorl showed the higher mean stature (172.32 ± 8.25) followed by arch then loop. As regard the sub types, plain whorl showed the higher mean stature (176.0 ± 7.62) followed by double loop whorl. Whorl showed the highest mean stature among males while loop showed the highest mean stature females and there was a significant difference (p<0.001). Conclusion: fingerprint pattern can provide useful information for stature determination among male and female adult Egyptians.