Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Dermatoglyphics

The study of the patterns of ridges of the skin of the fingers, palms, toes, and soles.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The study of the patterns of ridges of the skin of the fingers, palms, toes, and soles.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Fingerprints
  • Plantar Prints
  • Fingerprint
  • Plantar Print
  • Print, Plantar
  • Prints, Plantar

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2 allowable subheadings

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History Note

66; FINGERPRINTS was see under DERMATOGLYPHICS 1966-78, was heading 1963-65; PLANTAR PRINTS was see under DERMATOGLYPHICS 1966-78

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  1. E05.318w.740w.225.500.375w
  2. I01w.198w.780w.937w.343w
  3. N04w.452.910.099.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dermatoglyphics. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003878. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003878
  2. Dermatoglyphics. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermatoglyphics
  3. Dermatoglyphics. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q904206