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What significant event occurred in 1903 related to fingerprint identification?
What significant event occurred in 1903 related to fingerprint identification?
- The FBI's Identification Division was formed.
- The first homicide case was solved using fingerprints.
- Argentina became the first country to rely solely on fingerprints as identification. (correct)
- The Technical Working Group for Friction Ridge Analysis was established.
Which ancient civilization is known for using handprints as evidence during burglary investigations?
Which ancient civilization is known for using handprints as evidence during burglary investigations?
- Ancient Greece
- China (correct)
- Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Babylon
What was the role of Mary Holland in the development of fingerprinting?
What was the role of Mary Holland in the development of fingerprinting?
- She was the first to discover prehistoric fingerprint evidence.
- She was the first American female instructor of fingerprinting. (correct)
- She was involved in the first homicide case solved by fingerprints.
- She established the Fingerprint Society in 1974.
Which organization was formed in 1924 to focus on fingerprint identification?
Which organization was formed in 1924 to focus on fingerprint identification?
What change occurred in 2014 regarding friction ridge analysis?
What change occurred in 2014 regarding friction ridge analysis?
What is a bifurcation in the context of ridge patterns?
What is a bifurcation in the context of ridge patterns?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic classified in edgeoscopy?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic classified in edgeoscopy?
What does poroscopy refer to in fingerprint analysis?
What does poroscopy refer to in fingerprint analysis?
Which level focuses on specific flow of the ridges in fingerprint patterns?
Which level focuses on specific flow of the ridges in fingerprint patterns?
Factors affecting the quality of fingerprint impressions include all except:
Factors affecting the quality of fingerprint impressions include all except:
What distinguishes a tented arch from a plain arch?
What distinguishes a tented arch from a plain arch?
Which statement about loops is correct?
Which statement about loops is correct?
What is a characteristic of a central pocket loop?
What is a characteristic of a central pocket loop?
How many deltas are generally found in a plain whorl pattern?
How many deltas are generally found in a plain whorl pattern?
Which of the following describes the inner classification of a whorl?
Which of the following describes the inner classification of a whorl?
What defines an accidental fingerprint pattern?
What defines an accidental fingerprint pattern?
Which pattern is characterized by two separate loop developments?
Which pattern is characterized by two separate loop developments?
What is NOT a requirement for a loop pattern?
What is NOT a requirement for a loop pattern?
At what embryonic gestational age (EGA) does thumb rotation begin to be achieved?
At what embryonic gestational age (EGA) does thumb rotation begin to be achieved?
What occurs at 15 weeks EGA in terms of ridge formation?
What occurs at 15 weeks EGA in terms of ridge formation?
Which of the following is a characteristic of symmetrical volar pads?
Which of the following is a characteristic of symmetrical volar pads?
How do ridges on fingerprints align in response to physical compression?
How do ridges on fingerprints align in response to physical compression?
What is the significance of the distal interphalangeal flexion crease area in fingerprint formation?
What is the significance of the distal interphalangeal flexion crease area in fingerprint formation?
The primary ridges experience growth in how many directions between 15 and 17 weeks EGA?
The primary ridges experience growth in how many directions between 15 and 17 weeks EGA?
Which description fits a plain arch fingerprint pattern?
Which description fits a plain arch fingerprint pattern?
What event happens at 16 weeks EGA concerning volar pads?
What event happens at 16 weeks EGA concerning volar pads?
What factor affects the weight loss of a latent print over time?
What factor affects the weight loss of a latent print over time?
Which gland is NOT one of the three primary glands responsible for sweat composition?
Which gland is NOT one of the three primary glands responsible for sweat composition?
Which of the following factors affects the pH of sweat?
Which of the following factors affects the pH of sweat?
What is one of the main problems associated with ridge characteristics in fingerprints?
What is one of the main problems associated with ridge characteristics in fingerprints?
Which significant criminal case in 1897 involved fingerprints as key evidence?
Which significant criminal case in 1897 involved fingerprints as key evidence?
During what period does an eccrine sweat gland typically produce between 700 and 900 grams of sweat?
During what period does an eccrine sweat gland typically produce between 700 and 900 grams of sweat?
What happens to the sweat pH when it is recovered from the skin surface at a high sweat rate?
What happens to the sweat pH when it is recovered from the skin surface at a high sweat rate?
What term describes the small shapes on a ridge in fingerprint analysis?
What term describes the small shapes on a ridge in fingerprint analysis?
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Study Notes
Historical Usage of Fingerprints
- Prehistoric hand prints with ridge patterns were discovered in Nova Scotia.
- In ancient Babylon, fingerprints were recorded on clay tablets for business transactions.
- Chinese records from the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) used handprints as evidence in burglaries.
Development of Fingerprint Systems
- The first homicide solved using fingerprints occurred in the Francisca Rojas case, 1892, Argentina.
- In 1903, Argentina became the first country to rely solely on fingerprints for identification.
- The FBI's Identification Division was formed in 1924, establishing a more formal fingerprint identification process.
- The Fingerprint Society was established in 1974, promoting the scientific study of fingerprints.
Formation of Fingerprints
- Fingerprint formations involve the development of volar pads as early as 8 weeks EGA (Estimated Gestational Age).
- Primary and secondary ridge formations begin between 10 to 17 weeks EGA, influenced by epidermal cell division.
- Unique ridge characteristics are influenced by the shape and size of volar pads, with symmetrical and asymmetrical variations leading to distinct patterns.
Types of Fingerprint Patterns
- Fingerprints are categorized into arches, loops, and whorls.
- Arches: Continuous ridges without recurrences, including plain and tented arches.
- Loops: Ridges that curve back toward the same side, classified into radial loops (toward thumb) and ulnar loops (toward little finger).
- Whorls: Have at least two deltas and various forms, such as plain whorls, central pocket loops, double loops, and accidental patterns.
Ridge Characteristics
- Fingertips contain intricate ridge patterns, including ridge endings, bifurcations, and trifurcations, with bifurcation being particularly significant for identification.
- Edgeoscopy evaluates the unique characteristics of ridge edges, classified into seven types, including straight, convex, and angular edges.
- Poroscopy focuses on identifying individuals using sweat pore patterns on ridges.
Identification Levels
- First Level: Overall pattern arrangement, not unique enough for individual identification.
- Second Level: Details the specific flow of ridges and accidental features.
- Third Level: Involves the minutiae of ridge shapes and locations, aiding in unique identification.
Challenges in Fingerprint Analysis
- Issues include poor print quality, limited availability of prints, and difficulties in reproduction through normal methods.
- The composition of sweat produced by eccrine and apocrine glands varies, with significant factors affecting the quality and availability of latent prints.
Significant Case Studies
- The first criminal case solved by fingerprints involved Francisca Rojas in Argentina in 1892.
- In India’s first fingerprint case (1897), a murder victim’s fingerprints linked a suspect, Kangali Charan, to a prior theft charge, highlighting the challenges of using fingerprints in judicial proceedings.
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