Lip prints as a method of Identification

Abstract

Lips are two fleshy folds sunounding the oral orifice. It has many elevations and depressions forming a characteristic pattern called lip prints. The figure formed by these sulci was called "figura linearum labiorurn", i.e. in general "lip prints". The examination of which is referred to as cheiloscopy. The present study was carried out over the lip prints as a means of identification since it differs from person to person and remains unchangeable throughout life.