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Fingerprint patterns: arches, loops and whorls

Learn the three basic fingerprint patterns, how to find the core and the delta, and how to classify a print step by step. With flip cards, a step-by-step guide, videos and knowledge checks.

About 20 min · 5 questions

What you’ll cover

  1. Why fingerprint patterns matter
  2. Two landmarks: the core and the delta
  3. Arches, loops and whorls in detail
  4. How to classify a print, step by step

This course is free. Create a free account to start, and your progress is saved as you go.

Fingerprint patterns: arches, loops and whorls · Free course · NextGen Forensic