15 Questions
What does the term 'edgeoscopy' refer to?
The study of the morphological characteristics of friction ridges
What is the main focus of chiroscopy?
The examination and thorough study of the palms of the human hand as a point identifying persons
What is poroscopy concerned with?
The examination of the shape, size, and arrangement of the small openings on friction ridges
What is fingerprint identification also referred to as?
Dactyloscopy
What does podoscopy refer to?
The examination of the soles and their significance in personal identification
What does ridgescopy describe?
The individualization process of any area of friction skin using all available detail
How are friction ridges distinctively observed?
Cross each other
What are fingerprints composed of?
Ridge outlines formed when perspiring
At which stage do friction ridges start formation?
Embryo growth stage
What produces the ridges in fingerprints?
Sweat gland excreta
Which historical figure was the first to use fingerprints in China?
Emperor Te In Shi
What did the prehistoric Indian picture writing in Nova Scotia evidence?
Hand with ridge patterns
How many layers of skin are there where fingerprints are found?
Two layers (epidermis and dermis)
What do the ridges on non-hairy skin determine?
'Identity' patterns
What does the fingerprint system establish about individualized characteristics?
'They remain constant throughout life'
This quiz outlines topics related to forensic identification including the Bertillon System, chiroscopy, dactyloscopy, and edgeoscopy. It covers the meticulous measurement of body components, palm examination, and fingerprint identification process.
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