ANALYSIS OF WHORLS ON SPECIFIC FINGERTIPS WITH RESPECT TO SEX, BILATERAL ASYMMETRY, AND GENETIC-RELATIONSHIP

被引：15

作者：

BENER, A

ERK, FC

机构：

[1] The Galton Laboratory, Department of Genetics and Biometry, University College London

来源：

ANNALS OF HUMAN BIOLOGY | 1979年 / 6卷 / 04期

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D O I：

10.1080/03014467900003721

中图分类号：

Q98 [人类学];

学科分类号：

030303 ;

摘要：

In a sample of 539 Polish families, 1000 individuals (515 males and 485 females) were analysed to determine the distribution of whorl patterns on specific fingertips, to compare their frequencies in males and females, and to determine whether asymmetry of these dermatoglyphic pattern elements is genetically controlled. Whorls occur most commonly on digit IV on both hands and in both sexes. The difference between males and females for mean values of occurrence is not significant. Using the bimanual difference between hands (right minus left), the digital asymmetry was determined, and correlations with asymmetrical occurrence of whorls was made between parents and children, and between sibs, in all combinations. In each case, there was a positive correlation between pairs of relatives, demonstrating a genetic component in whorl determination and their asymmetrical occurrence. © 1979 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.

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页码：349 / 356

页数：8

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[1] SEX-DIFFERENCES AND BILATERAL ASYMMETRY IN DERMATOGLYPHIC PATTERN ELEMENTS ON THE FINGERTIPS [J].