Dermatoglyphics, and its role in recognizing multiple intelligence.

Isnani A. S. Suryono,

Dept. Histologi, FKUI

Jakarta

What is dermatoglyphics?

• Greek: derma = skin, glyph = carving.

• Is the scientific study of epidermal / skin ridges.

• All primates have ridged skin.

• Human: fingers, palms, toes & soles.

• Applications of dermatoglyphics:

– Mostly in anthropology & genetic studies.

– Enable to have accurate insight how brain works.

– Applied the science to education, psychology & personal development.

History of Dermatoglyphics

• Skin on fingertips, palmar & plantar surfaces of man is grooved by curious ridges, which form a variety of configurations.

• These ridge configurations have attracted attention of laymen for millennia.

• Have also evoked serious interest of scientists for centuries.

• In 17th century, Anatomist: Bidloo provided description of ridge detail.

• Since then additional information has been added by anthropologists, biologists & geneticists.

• For the last 2 centuries, the fact that each individual’s ridge configurations are unique has been utilized as a means of personal identification especially by law enforcement officials.

• In the last decades of the 20th century a widespread of medical interest in epidermal ridges developed, when it became apparent that many patients with chromosomal aberrations had unusual ridge formations.

• Due to the inherent variability of skin ridge configurations, conclusions of ridge abnormalities can only be drawn in groups of patients, but not always in a given individual.

• 1943, Cummin & Midlo published a monograph on epidermal ridges, it provided interesting info on the historical development of the scientific study, & invaluable advice on how to record & analyze epidermal ridge configurations.

• Back in 1926, Cummin & Midlo also coined the name dermatoglyphics (derma = skin; glyphics = carvings) for the scientific study of the ridges as well as the ridges themselves. This label has now gained universal acceptance.

• Genetic & anthropologic aspects of dermatoglyphics are dealt with in more recent publications i.e. Cummins & Midlo, 1961; Martin & Saller, 1962; Holt, 1968; Loeffler, 1969.

• 1976, Schaumann & Alter aims to provide an illustrated guide to ridge analysis & also bring together widely scattered recent & older info on dermatoglyphic studies in medical disorders.

purkinje’s 9 types of finger pattern (1823)

Archs: the

1. Plain arch

2. Tented arch,

Loops: the

3. Oblique stripe (Loop, ulnar / radial)

4. Oblique loop (loop, ulnar / radial)

Whorls: the

5. Almond

6. Spiral

7. Ellipse

8. Circle

9. Double whorl

purkinje’s 9 types of finger pattern (1823)

1. Plain arch 2. Tented arch

purkinje’s 9 types of finger pattern (1823)

3. Oblique stripe

4. Oblique loop

purkinje’s 9 types of finger pattern (1823)

5. Almond whorl

6. Spiral whorl

purkinje’s 9 types of finger pattern (1823)

7. Ellipse

8. Circle

purkinje’s 9 types of finger pattern (1823)

9. Double whorl

• Demikian contoh 9 pola sidik jari, yang komposisinya pada seseorang menunjukkan gambaran kepribadian/ keminatan khusus akan bidang ilmu khusus.

• Namun mengenai hal ini perjalanan penelitian masih akan panjang sebelum dunia bisa memanfaatkannya dengan baik dan bertanggung jawab.

Dermatoglyphic development

Prenatal testosterone, stimulation of

• Nerve Growth Factor (NGF)

• Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)

• NGF

• = polypeptide hormone

Embryogenesis & genetics

Histology of skin ridges

NGF & EGF

NGF

• In vitro application to appropriately typed & aged neurons, showed: increase of mitotic division, induce differentiation & increase of cell survival rate.

• = chemical gradient, directing neurit growth.

• Present in developing fetus, beginning 4 months

• Secretion stimulated by testosterone, affect dermatoglyphics formation.

• Bonnevie hypothesized the relationship between ridge formation & underlying nerve network. (1932)

• Dell & Munger very convincing argument afferent nerve fibers serve as grid to guide dermal ridge arrangement.

NGF & EGF

EGF

• Hypothetically related to dermatoglyphic development.

• Primary effect in differentiation of ectodermally-derived tissues, including skin & brain.

• Related to neural development (Morrison, Leslie & Bradshaw 1987 & Nieto-Sampedro 1988)

• With testosterone & NGF, are present in both sexes (Zaaijer & Price, 1971), during critical period of dermatogl development.

Dermatoglyphics in education

• Science of comparing, analyzing, and qualifying the patterns of skin ridges & fingerprints.

• Give a comprehensive insight into a person’s inborn intelligence, potential, learning style, tendencies etc.

• Is permanent.

Fingerprint analysis

• Renown dermatoglyphics & medical scientists have revealed that epidermal ridges have direct and scientific relationship with genetic codes of brain cells & inherent intelligence potential.

• Science of dermatoglyphics have revealed patterns of how brain works.

Benefits of fingerprint report

• Knowing hidden potentials

• How one learn & the fastest way one learn

• Understanding conscious & subconscious thought

• Recognizing strength & weaknesses

• Help choose right course of study

• Career guidance for college graduates

• Character profiling

• Stress management

• Compatibility & communication suggestions for couples…!

Benefits of fingerprint report

• = genetic blueprint.

• Defines character,

• Inborn potential,

• Differences in one’s multiple intelligence

• Learning style

• Other psychological aspects.

Benefits of fingerprint report

It helps to reveal our: • Strengths & weaknesses • Dominant intelligence • Thinking approach • Learning style • 9 mental powers • Horizontal, vertical & abstract thinking Thus reveal one’s true self, allowing better

management of time & resources, giving clearer direction in life..

gardner’s multiple intelligence

1. Linguistic/verbal

2. Logical mathematical

3. Musical

4. Bodily-kinesthetic

5. Spatial / visual

6. Interpersonal

7. Intrapersonal

8. Naturalistic

Other intelligences:

• Spiritual

• Existential

• Moral

• Emotional

• Adversity

9 Mental powers

1. Creation

2. Intuition

3. Volition

4. Concept

5. Reasoning

6. Judgment

7. Communication

8. Association

9. Memory

Hubungan antara peta sidik jari dengan kemampuan inteligensi

• Masih banyak yang perlu dipelajari,

• Terutama dari aspek embriologi oleh karena pembentukan dermatoglifi terjadi pada masa yang sama dengan perkembang susunan saraf pusat.

References.

• Jamison CS. Testosterone, Nerve Growth Factor and Epidermal Growth Factor. In: Trends in dermatoglyphic research.

• Schaumann B, Alter M. Embryogenesis and genetics of epidermal ridges, In: Dermatoglyphics in medical disorders. New York; Springer-verlag: 1976, p.1-11

• Schaumann B, Alter M. In: Dermatoglyphics in medical disorders. New York; Springer-verlag: 1976, p.27-51

• Fingerprints & palmar dermatoglyphics. • Ibrahim RA. Setiap anak unik & istimewa. Educare/No. 10/III/Januari 2007.

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