This document provides a visual overview of common fingerprint ridge patterns including arches, loops, and whorls. Arches have a single ridge across the finger tip from side to side. Loops curve in one direction with the ridge entering on one side and exiting on the other. Whorls have at least one ridge making a circular pattern on the finger.
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1. Fingerprint Ridge Patterns
Arches Loops
Right
Hand
Plain Arch Tented Arch Radial Arch Ulnar Arch
Whorls
Plain Whorl Central Pocket Whorl Double Loop Accidental
Fingerprint Ridge Characteristics