Fingerprints

a fingerprint pattern in which the ridge pattern originates from one side of the print and leaves from the other side

• Whorl

• Arch

• Loop

a center of a loop on a fingerprint

• Delta

• Minutiae

• Core

• Loop

a triangular ridge pattern on a fingerprint.

• Loop

• Arch

• Delta

• Whorl

an invisible fingerprint made visible through the use of powders or forensic techniques

• Latent

• Plastic

• Patent

a fingerprint pattern in which the ridge pattern enters and exits on the same side

• Arch

• Whorl

• Loop

• Delta

a fingerprint pattern that resembles a bull's-eye

• Arch

• Whorl

• Loop

• Delta

a type of arch containing ridges that curve up sharply to form a distinct peak

• Tented Arch

• Plain Arch

• Radial Arch

• Ulnar Arch

On what type of surface is latent prints usually found?

• Rough surfaces

• Soft surfaces such as wax or clay

• Smooth surfaces such as glass

What type of fingerprint is shown in the diagram below?

• arch

• whorl

• loop

What pattern is this?

• Loop

• Arch

• Whorl