CH 14 - 2021 Fingerprinting - Brew - Per 2

Front

What is the most common fingerprint pattern in the general population?

Back

Loop

Front

Name this individual ridge characteristic: bifurcation, dot, ridge stop, or eye?

Back

Bifurcation

Front

Which class of fingerprints is characterized by ridge lines that enter the print from one side and flow out of the other side?

Back

Arch

Front

What type of pattern is this (from Left Hand): Radial loop, Ulnar loop, Double loop whorl, or Accidental whorl?

Back

Double loop whorl

Front

A print where ridges come in and out on the same side of the print is called what?

Back

A loop

Front

What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

Back

Loop, Whorl, Arch

Front

What is a whorl fingerprint pattern?

Back

A fingerprint pattern characterized by ridge lines that form circular or spiral patterns.

Front

What is an arch fingerprint pattern?

Back

A fingerprint pattern where ridges enter from one side and exit on the opposite side without looping back.

Front

What is the significance of bifurcation in fingerprint analysis?

Back

Bifurcation is a ridge characteristic where a single ridge splits into two, used for identification.

Front

What is the difference between a radial loop and an ulnar loop?

Back

A radial loop opens towards the thumb, while an ulnar loop opens towards the little finger.