Now what? Apparently, there are three types of fingerprint patterns: arch, loop, and whorl. The arch is just what it sounds like and starts on one side of the finger and goes to the other.

but why do we have fingerprints in the first place? Turns out, those unique whorls and loops are a mystery all on their own. Is there an evolutionary reason for fingerprints (like there is for why ...

This figure shows human fingerprint patterns are grouped into three types: arch, whorl and loop. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

These examples of the new standards Extended Features Set show forensic scientists how to mark core locations (clockwise from from top left) for a double loop whorl, plain whorl, central pocket ...