Forensics Fingerprints flashcard

Front

What is the most common type of fingerprint?

Back

Loop

Front

Type of arch with no delta.

Back

Plain arch

Front

What is a minutiae type that refers to a small ridge that ends abruptly?

Back

Short ridge

Front

What is an invisible print that must be developed using powder or chemicals?

Back

Latent print

Front

What type of loop is found on the left hand?

Back

Radial loop

Front

What is the term for a fingerprint pattern that has two deltas?

Back

Whorl

Front

What is the term for the ridge characteristics used to identify fingerprints?

Back

Minutiae

Front

What type of fingerprint pattern has ridges that enter from one side and exit from the same side?

Back

Loop

Front

What is the difference between a patent print and a latent print?

Back

Patent prints are visible and do not require development, while latent prints are invisible and need to be developed.

Front

What is the term for a fingerprint pattern that has a raised ridge in the center?

Back

Whorl