DERMATOGLYPHICS IX PRIMATES 



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Lde-.4 Lv-.4 



V-.2 



0-0 



Fig. 596 Configuration types and their intensity values. Symbols of con- 

 figuration types are explained in text. 



A representative series of configuration types is shown in 

 figure 596. The scheme of types is arranged in the order of 

 diminishing pattern intensity, the values being indicated both 

 in the figure and in the list which follows. 



1.0 whorls and S-patterns 



0.8 loops and tented arches 



0.6 degenerate and vestigial whorls and S-patterns 



0.4 degenerate and vestigial loops 



0.2 vestiges 



0.0 open fields. 



Each of the border areas of the palm or sole (H d , H p , 

 Th Th p and Th d in the sole interdigitals I, II, III, and 

 IV) is rated according to this scale of values. The accessory 

 border elements (II r and IV U in the palm, II r and IV f in the 

 sole), the central area (2 P , 3 P , 4 P , and P-th), and calcar area 

 are not included in the consideration of pattern intensity on 

 account of the irregular occurrence of patterns in these 

 regions. In both palm and sole there are occasional examples 

 which call for special adaptation of the method as applied 

 to the configuration of a single area. (1) Patterns in the 

 hypothenar region which lie neither definitely in the distal 

 nor proximal territory, but at an intermediate level, are 

 assigned to H p . (2) In the sole, because of the close association 

 of Th d and I, the two configurations are considered in common 



