2. A Study of Finger Prints Pattern in Relation to ABO, RH Blood Groups among Medical Students of AJK Medical College, Muzaffarabad (AJK)
1. Rameez Iqbal Hashme 2. Naveed Ahmed Khan
1. Prof. of Anatomy, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic Medical College, Mirpur AJK 2. Assoc. Prof of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Islamabad Medical & Dental College Islamabad
ABSTRACT
Objective: To find out the relation of pattern of finger prints with blood groups among medical students.
Study Design: Cross sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at Azad Jammu Kashmir Medical College Muzaffarabad (AJK) in the department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology from Feb, 2013 to March, 2013.
Materials and Method: A total of 200 medical students of 1st year and 2nd year MBBS of AJK Medical College Muzaffarabad with known blood groups were included in the study. Finger prints were taken by stamp pad method. Results: Loops are the most common while arches are the least common occurring finger prints. Loops are predominant in blood group B and lowest in blood group AB and percentage of loops were highest in Rh-positive individuals and lowest in Rh- negative individuals.
Conclusion: There is an association between distribution of finger print pattern and blood groups.
Key words: Finger prints, Blood groups, Whorls, Loops, Arches.