Forensic Fingerprints

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What is an accidental whorl?

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A fingerprint pattern that has two or more deltas and does not fit into the other categories of loops or arches.

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What are the two types of arches in fingerprints?

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Plain arch and tented arch.

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What is a radial loop?

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A fingerprint pattern that opens towards the thumb.

Front

What is a whorl in fingerprint classification?

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A fingerprint pattern that has at least two deltas and is given a numerical value in the primary classification system.

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What is the most common fingerprint pattern?

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Loop.

Front

What is a plain arch?

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A fingerprint pattern that rises in the center and has no significant upward thrust.

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What is a tented arch?

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A fingerprint pattern that has a central core and a sharp upward thrust.

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What is an ulnar loop?

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A fingerprint pattern that opens towards the little finger.

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What is the significance of deltas in fingerprint patterns?

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Deltas are points where ridges split or converge, used to classify fingerprint patterns.

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How many core types are there in fingerprint patterns?

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Three: loops, whorls, and arches.