Comparison of fingernail ridge patterns of monozygotic twins

The ridge patterns on the fingernails of corresponding fingers of a pair of twins were compared microscopically and found to be readily distinguishable from one another. Based on blood grouping in six blood group systems (ABO, Rhesus, Ss, Duffy, Kidd, and Kell), the probability that the twins were m...

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Published inJournal of forensic sciences Vol. 35; no. 1; p. 97
Main Authors Diaz, A A, Boehm, A F, Rowe, W F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1990
Subjects
Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Nails - anatomy & histology
Probability
Twins
Twins, Monozygotic
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Summary:The ridge patterns on the fingernails of corresponding fingers of a pair of twins were compared microscopically and found to be readily distinguishable from one another. Based on blood grouping in six blood group systems (ABO, Rhesus, Ss, Duffy, Kidd, and Kell), the probability that the twins were monozygotic was calculated to be 89.1%.
ISSN:0022-1198
DOI:10.1520/JFS12805J