Beginning Fingerprinting, Dactyloscopy

Front

What is the practice of utilizing fingerprints as a means of identification called?

Back

Dactyloscopy.

Front

Identify the fingerprint pattern that resembles a loop.

Back

Loop.

Front

What is a minutiae pattern that looks like a 2 pronged fork?

Back

Bifurcation.

Front

What type of fingerprint is not visible but can be made visible by dusting with powders or using chemicals?

Back

Latent print.

Front

What is the feature at the central part of a fingerprint called?

Back

Central core.

Front

What are the raised patterns on the skin of fingers that create fingerprints called?

Back

Dermal papillae.

Front

What is the term for a fingerprint pattern that has ridges that enter from one side, loop around, and exit the same side?

Back

Loop.

Front

What is the term for a fingerprint pattern that has ridges that form a complete circle?

Back

Whorl.

Front

What is the term for a fingerprint pattern that has ridges that rise in the center and slope down on both sides?

Back

Arch.

Front

What is the term for the unique characteristics found in fingerprints that help in identification?

Back

Minutiae.