Ridge characteristics of a fingerprint Flashcards
1
Q
bifurcation
A
the dividing of one line into two or more branches
2
Q
core
A
the approximate center of the finger impression
3
Q
delta
A
the point on a ridge (triangulation); nearest to the point of divergence in two lines
4
Q
short break
A
short ridge that starts and ends abruptly
5
Q
island / lake
A
shaped like its name; ridges that split and come back together
6
Q
ridge end
A
where a ridge ends and does not restart
