Dermatoglyphic analysis of hypothenar traits in twins

Abstract

There are single dermatoglyphic investigations devoted to hypothenar traits in twins. In the present concise review, some aspects of this specific research topic are described. Attention is paid to the geographical distribution of qualitative palmar dermatoglyphic traits in several countries in Europe and Asia. Hypothenar traits in monozygotic and dizygotic twins under normal conditions as well as in a variety of common diseases are described. The importance of qualitative palmar dermatoglyphic investigations in patients with malignant diseases is outlined.