Abstract: The dermatoglyphic features of 3237 cases of Mongolian, Han, Hui and Chinese Korean nationalities in Inner Mongolia were analysed. Twenty two dermatoglyphic parameters were compared among different nationalities and sexes in the same nationality, and cluster analysis was also made with part of parameters of other eight national minorities in China. The results show that the four nationalities belong to the north group of China and their dermatoglyphics have both their own special features and the general characters of the Mongoloids.

Key words: Nationality; Dermatoglyphics; Cluster analysis