Forensics-Fingerprints

Front

What type of concentric pattern is slanted towards the radial bone, the thick bone on the thumb side of the hand?

Back

radial loop

Front

What is the most common pattern made up of ridges that resemble hairpins or staples, slanting towards the ulna on the same side as the little finger? Options: radial loop, ulnar loop, central pocket, plain whorl

Back

ulnar loop

Front

this pattern resembles a church steeple

Back

tented arch

Front

this is a circular spiral pattern

Back

plain whorl

Front

this is an irregular circular pattern

Back

accidental whorl

Front

this is a two looped pattern

Back

double loop

Front

this is characterized by a tight circular pattern in the center of the print

Back

central pocket loop

Front

65% of the population has this type of pattern: loops, whorls, arches, ripples

Back

loops

Front

30% of the population has this type of pattern: loops, whorls, arches, ripples

Back

whorls

Front

5% of the population has this type of pattern: loops, whorls, arches, ripples

Back

arches