Forensics: Fingerprint Identification Practice

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What is a Radial Loop in fingerprint identification?

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A Radial Loop is a type of fingerprint pattern that opens towards the thumb side of the hand.

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What is an Ulnar Loop in fingerprint identification?

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An Ulnar Loop is a type of fingerprint pattern that opens towards the little finger side of the hand.

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What is a Bifurcation in fingerprint analysis?

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A Bifurcation is a point in a fingerprint where a ridge splits into two separate ridges.

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What is a Ridge Ending in fingerprint identification?

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A Ridge Ending is where a ridge in a fingerprint comes to an end.

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What is a Bridge in fingerprint analysis?

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A Bridge is a connection between two ridges in a fingerprint.

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What is a Dot in fingerprint identification?

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A Dot is a small, isolated ridge in a fingerprint.

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What is a Plain Whorl in fingerprint patterns?

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A Plain Whorl is a fingerprint pattern that has at least two deltas and a core, with ridges that make a complete circuit.

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What is a Central Pocket Whorl?

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A Central Pocket Whorl is a fingerprint pattern that has a whorl in the center and two deltas.

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What is a Double Loop Whorl?

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A Double Loop Whorl is a fingerprint pattern consisting of two loops that swirl around each other.

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What is an Accidental Whorl?

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An Accidental Whorl is a fingerprint pattern that does not fit into any other category and has characteristics of more than one type.