Publication: Lip Prints – An Identification Aid
Date
2012
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background
Lip prints are the normal lines and furrows in the form of wrinkles and grooves
present in the human lip between the inner labial mucosa and outer skin having
certain individual characteristics like fingerprints.
Objective
The aim of the study was to highlight the importance of lip prints in sex determination
related to forensic investigation for identification.
Methods
Study was conducted on 150 medical students which include 75 males and 75
females of Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre on
2011. Lip prints were collected and analyzed as per Suzuki’s classification.
Results
There was significant difference between male and female lip print patterns. Type
II was most common combining both. Type I and I’ was more common in male
where as Type I was rare in female. Type II in fourth quadrant was seen in almost
all female and also the commonest. Similar patterns in all four quadrants were
common findings in female.
Conclusion
The study showed that each lip print is unique and the sex of the person can be
predicted on the basis of patterns present in prints.
KEY WORDS
Identification, lip prints, sex
Description
RK Karki
Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Kavre,
Nepal.