Forensics Unit 5 - Fingerprint Analysis

Which Fingerprint pattern is shown in the picture

• Loop

• Whorl

• Arch

B is also called a:

• Island

• Dot

• Eye

• Ridge Ending

• Bifurcation/Fork

A is also called a:

• short ridge

• Dot

• Eye

• Ridge Ending

• Bifurcation/Fork

D is also called a:

• Island/Dot

• Eye

• Ridge Ending

• Bifurcation/Fork

E is also called a:

• Island

• Dot

• Eye

• Ridge Ending

• Bifurcation/Fork

What substance(s) are present in human fingerprints?​ (choose all that apply)

• Sweat

• Chloride

• Oils

• Glucose

What is the function of the ridges on our fingers which create fingerprints?

• They provide insulation for the tissues under the skin.

• They enable us to grasp objects.

• They provide protection for our touch receptors.

The least common type of fingerprints are

• whorls

• arches

• loops

What are the two types of loop patterns we discussed?​

• Ulnar & Radial Loops​

• Radial & Plain Loops​

• Central & Plain Loops​

• Tented & Smooth Loops​

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic principles/ideas of fingerprints?

• A fingerprint is a unique individual characteristic

• A fingerprint pattern will remain unchanged for the life of an individual

• Fingerprints have general minutiae patterns to identify them

• Identical twins have the exact same fingerprints