Fingerprint Patterns: Loops, Whorls, and Arches

Fingerprint patterns that resemble small whirlpools revolving around a point.

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<p>The two innermost friction ridges associated with a delta that parallel, diverge, and surround the pattern area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Splitting off into different directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A single friction ridge beginning, traveling a short distance, and then ending.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The center area of a fingerprint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The points at which the recurring ridge of a loop-type pattern definitely turns inward or curves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Has two deltas and at least one ridge that makes a complete circuit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A whorl that has two loops combined in the same pattern, usually opening in opposite directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Following the ridges from the leftmost delta to the rightmost delta.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unique combinations of swirls and lines that can physically identify an individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A single friction ridge that terminates within the friction ridge structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A type of ridge found in whorl patterns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fingerprint patterns consisting of ridges that double back on themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The little finger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Includes the core, delta, and ridges used in the classification of a loop, arch, or whorl.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The place where something divides into two.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A triangular-shaped pattern where different fingerprint ridges meet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The point at which a ridge terminates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A type of fingerprint ridge that curls around the fingertip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The space between the shoulders of a loop, free of any appendages which abut upon it at a right angle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A line drawn from the delta to the core must cross at least one line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A symbol or group of symbols used to represent a number.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Has two deltas and at least one ridge that makes a complete circuit without touching the line between the deltas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pattern consisting of a combination of two different pattern types with two or more deltas.</p> Signup and view all the answers