Comparative Analysis of Dermatoglyphic Traits in Albanian and Roma Populations in Kosovo

We examined dermatoglyphics of children in three Albanian and one Roma population sample (collected from 641 individuals the populations 226 both sexes). compared based on four finger (whorl, radial ulnar loop, arch) thirteen palmar traits (pattern frequencies Thenar/I interdigital area, II, III, IV Hypothenar axial »t« triradius position). The differences between were more evident for traits. In our study showed best separation when are separately analyzed. As expected, separated statistical analyses most traits; main reason this is different origins two ethnic groups. observed difference also indicates a low level admixture Albanians despite them living beside another several centuries.