Fingerprinting

Front

What main fingerprint pattern is this? (Left Hand)

Back

Loop

Front

What main fingerprint pattern is this? (Right Hand)

Back

Arch

Front

What main type of fingerprint pattern is this?

Back

Whorl

Front

What is the evolutionary purpose of the ridges that create our fingerprints?

Back

to grasp objects

Front

When are fingerprints formed?

Back

During fetal development/in the womb

Front

A fingerprint pattern will remain unchanged for the life of an individual; however, the print itself may change due to scars and disease.

Back

True

Front

Prints that are not readily visible are called _____ prints.

Back

latent

Front

IAFIS is the...

Back

FBI fingerprint database.

Front

Do twins have the same fingerprints?

Back

False

Front

The lines on your fingers that make a pattern are called...

Back

ridges.