Fingerprints Study Guide

What is the scientific name for fingerprints?

• Dactyloscopy

• Fingerprints

• Digitlograms

• Dactylograms

What is the deepest layer of the skin called?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Hyperdermis

What layer of the skin is on the outside?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Hyperdermis

The section of your skin between the epidermis and dermis that causes friction ridges to form is the _________.

• Dermal Ridge

• Dermal Papillae

• Friction Barrier

• Dermal Bridge

All fingerprints are unique.

• True

• False

Fingerprints can not be used as a form of identification.

• True

• False

What are the three fingerprint patterns? (Choose all 3 below!)

• Loops

• Deltas

• Arches

• Tents

• Whorls

What is the most common fingerprint pattern?

• Loops

• Whorls

• Arches

• Deltas

What is the least common (most rare) fingerprint pattern?

• Loops

• Whorls

• Arches

• Deltas

A loop that opens towards your thumb is called a(n)

• Radial Loop

• Open Loop

• Right Hand Loop

• Ulnar Loop