Dermatoglyphics Basics

Dermatoglyphics is the analysis of fingerprints, palm prints and foot prints.

Everyone has his/her unique prints, therefore, it can be used in criminal forensic
analysis to proof identity.
Western scientists believe that dermatoglyphics is the DNA genes in the human
body that reflected in appearance. Although everyone is different prints, but
certain patterns can be found in our prints. Skin begins to develop in the embryo
in the 13th week, and it is formed in the 19th week. It is closely related to the
infant’s brain development. The distribution of prints is considered to represent
brain cells’ proportion and distribution in each of the brain lobes.
In the nineteenth century, British eugenicist Galton (Sir Francis Galton), had
collected many human fingerprints and identify various lines of statistical
frequency. He was the first person who proposed that there is a connection
between human prints and genetics. In the 1930s, U.S. scholars began to use
prints to identify whether a newborn has down syndrome and other potential
mental illnesses. Until now, foreign scholars claim that they understand enough
of human prints to judge the potential of human brain.
Currently, human prints can be categorized as one of the three main types
(whorls-shaped, arch-shaped, and loop-shaped). It is
subdivided into eleven basic types, from which many types of analysis have been
derived, some focus on the analysis of left brain and right brain, some believe that
the print on each finger reflects different abilities. (Thumb ︰ action and
execution; index ︰ logic and creativity; middle finger: limb motor ability and art
appreciation; ring ︰ power of voice recognition; little finger ︰ text image
discerning ) As for the foot pattern, it can determine whether one has congenital
diseases. It is as equally important as fingerprints.

fingerprint arch pattern

fingerprint loop pattern

 fingerprint whorl pattern

1 BASIC PATTERNS OF FINGERPRINT

11 basic patterns of fingerprint
If there is lack of nurturing to foster development of genetic strengths, these
strengths will be hindered. Vice versa, practice may strengthen one’s weaknesses,
regardless of how much potential this person has. Therefore, understanding the
analysis of a child’s dermatoglyphy may help parents to nurture their children
based on their personality, strengths and weaknesses, so to add to his strengths
and improve areas of weaknesses.
The following 11 patterns that appear on our fingerprints generally explain one’s
personality, each pattern on each different finger may be explained differently
with different analysis. After reading this article, you may look at your child’s
fingerprints and identify their personality, strengths, and weaknesses. You may
do this even with infants!

(1) Simple Arch Patterns

Form: hill-shaped,curved top, no triangle was formed in with the shape.
Characteristics: hard working, introverted, cautious, works without complaint, likes to follow the
steps, down to earth, do not like taking risks.
(2) Tented Arch Patterns
Form: like a camping tent with a sharp tip top.
Characteristics: with extreme personalities, can be outgoing and welcoming one day and shy the other;
it all depends on how nurture and development during childhood. Not afraid of challenges and obstacles, but
may sometimes be impulsive. Creative.

(3) Ulnar Loop Patterns

Form: like a waterfall flowing towards the little finger with triangular points.
Characteristics: gentle, observant, passive, loves schedules, likes to go with the flow, little self-
motivation.

(4) Radial Loop Patterns

Form: The opposite of ulnar loop, the “waterfall” flows toward the thumb.
Characteristics: thinks independently and cleverly, like to question and criticize, self-centered, loves to go against
the majority.

(5) Concentric Whorl Patterns

Form: Lines starting from the center of the small circle, the lines on finger tip appear to be a complete circle and spread
out like concentric circles. with two triangular points.
Characteristics:Self-centered, likes competition, likes to set objectives, rigorous, subjective, doesn’t like to be
controlled.
 (6) Spiral Whorl Patterns
Form: A spiral pattern starting from the center and move outward, has two triangular points.
Characteristics: Self motivated; Parents should encourage accordingly.

(7) Press Whorl Patterns

Form: Similar to the whorl pattern, but the circle turns into a long oval shape, has two triangular points.
Characteristics: Ambitious, likes competition, hates to be defeated, attention to detail, stays on a budget.

(8) Imploding whorl Patterns

Form: Tai Chi-like patterns in the middle, surrounded by multi-layers of circle.
Characteristics: Has the ability to complete two tasks at the same time, diverse, self-conscious.

(9) Composite Whorl Patterns

Form: Tai Chi-lke pattern without multi-layers or circle surrounding it.
Characteristics: Very adaptable, thinks from different perspectives, makes decision based on what the environment
is, good communication and coordination skills, but can be distracted easily.

(10) Peacock’s Eye Patterns

Form: From the center it looks like a peacock’s eyes and lips; the center consists of more than one circle or spiral, the end
of each ring is connected in a straight line. It has two triangular points; one further and the other closer to the center.
Characteristics: Expressive, highly perceptive, with leadership qualities, artistic.
 (11) Variant Patterns
Form: Often has combination of two or more of whorls, ulnar loops, or simple arches, with two or more triangle points.
Characteristics: Likes to expressive oneself in a unique way, which often becomes offensive and creates
misunderstandings.

FINGERPRINT AND POTENTIALS

Fingerprint and your potentials
Dermatoglyphics was first applied in the pathological studies, later to be
extended to study nymphomania and violent criminals in the FBI. Because finger
prints are genetic, we can identify the personality and potential of a person based
on his/her 10 finger prints. Fingerprints are usually formed at the 13th to 19th
week of an embryo. It is revealed 6 months after birth. Since each person
fingerprints is unique, fingerprints are also used for personal identification
purposes. And parents can also understand their children / babies’ innate
character and learning potential.
Dermatoglyphics is complex. Each finger represents different abilities; each print
has different interpretations. One’s potential can be generally identify based on
the shape of fingerprints. For more accurate results, the number of stripes
(quantization) and Atd angle (the angle between the a-triradius (under the
index finger, the axial triradius (near the wrist), and the d-triradius (under the
pinky finger) need to be measured. Each quantization represents one million
genes; the more the quantization, the higher the ability. The smaller the Atd
angle, the higher the sensitivity for learning.
Although dermatoglyphics may identify a person’s potential, one may not be able
to reach his/her full potential without training. If your fingerprints identify that
one has potential in art, but lack of training of discipline, one’s potential would
possible be hidden.
 Uses of Dermatoglyphics
Dermotoglyphics is like a map that leads one to understand his own potential and
talents. Everyone inherits innate intelligence from their parents. And everybody
genetic parents, and have the innate intelligence from their parents. If one’s
intelligence gets no opportunity to be inspired and further developed, there is no
way for one to develop a full range of intelligence of memory, understanding,
reasoning, analysis, integration, and application. By analyzing dermatoglyphy, we
can accurately understand the distribution and amount of cells in the left and
right brain of the cell, and predict where the potential lies. Although everyone is
bored with strengths and weaknesses; if they are identified early, we may further
develop the strengths and improve our weakness, so that the left and right brain
may grow in a more balanced and blend way. Demotoglyphics analysis may help:

1. In terms of personal growth:

 Strengthen interpersonal communication and interaction skills
 Know how to appreciate people
 Improve relations between the sexes
 Enhance EQ and AQ
 Discover one’s unique gift(s)
 Improve career
 Enhance the sense of the value of life and happiness

2. In terms of education:
 Multiple intelligence assessment for children
 Parent-child communication and education
 Target at talents
 Personalized education
 Identified one’s gifted area(s)
 Select a major that best fit one’s desired career path
 Define the most appropriate way of teaching and learning

3. For enterprises:
 Recruitment
 Assessment of job competency and execution style
 Plan education and training
 Explore the potential of employee
 Leadership
 Interpersonal communication and interaction
 Consolidation of human resources
1 – SIMPLE ARCH PATTERNS

(1) Simple Arch Patterns

Form: hill-shaped,curved top, no triangle was formed in with the shape.
Characteristics: hard working, introverted, cautious, works without complaint, like

2- TENTED ARCH PATTERNS

(2) Tented Arch Patterns

Form: like a camping tent with a sharp tip top.
Characteristics: with extreme personalities, can be outgoing and welcoming one day and shy the other;
it all depends on how nurture and development during childhood. Not afraid of challenges and obstacles, but
may sometimes be impulsive. Creative.

3 – ULNAR LOOP PATTERNS

(3) Ulnar Loop Patterns

Form: like a waterfall flowing towards the little finger with triangular points.
Characteristics: gentle, observant, passive, loves schedules, likes to go with the flow, little self-
motivation.

4 – RADIAL LOOP PATTERNS

 (4) Radial Loop Patterns
Form: The opposite of ulnar loop, the “waterfall” flows toward the thumb.
Characteristics: thinks independently and cleverly, like to question and criticize, self-cen

IDENTIFY AREAS OF STRENGTH FROM

DERMATOGLYPHICS
Identify Areas of Strength from Dermatoglyphics
You can identify your child’s areas of strength by analyzing his/her fingerprints.

Right hand represents logic and reasoning

Right hand reflects the left brain, which controls
knowledge, reasoning, and thinking.
 Thumb: ability to manage one self; reasoning and self-control.
 Index finger: logical reasoning, the ability to manage numbers.
 Middle: ability to control fine motor.
 Ring finger: language ability.
 Little finger: observation, reading, and comprehension ability.

Left hand represents feelings

Left hand reflects the right brain, which is
responsible for self-control and subconscious.
 Thumb: creativity, interpersonal and leadership skills.
 Index finger: artistic concepts.
 Middle: ability to control gross motor.
 Ring finger: melody and music; the ability to process and appreciate music.
 Little finger: image, the ability to determine abstract patterns & visual sense.