关键词: 手纹;掌褶;仫佬族

Abstract: The handprints of 487 individuals (Mao Lao nationality: females 261 and males 226) were studied. The figures of the main characters are as follows; whorl 45.80 ± 0.71%, ulnar l00p 48.52 ± 0.72%, radial loop 2.57土 0.23%, arch 4.33 ± 0.29%, TRC 126.52, MLI 6.74 ± 1.84, a—b RC 37.01, atd 39.96°. These figures are similar to the Han nationality. There are higher percent of the 14 patterns (85.03%) and white line of finger patterns (male 8.23 土 0.59% and female 33.03 ± 0.92%), and they are more abundant than those of other three nationalities in Guangxi.

Key words: Handprint; Dermatoglyphies; Mao Lao nationality