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)
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
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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