Tenprint Fingerprint Classification Systems Flashcards
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Which classification system assigns a numerical formula based on the pattern types found in all ten fingerprints?
Answer: Henry Classification System
The Henry Classification System assigns a primary numerical formula derived from whorls found in specific finger positions.
In the Henry Classification System, which fingers are used to calculate the primary classification?
Answer: Paired fingers in positions 2/7, 4/9, 6/1, 8/3, 10/5
The primary classification uses whorls found in paired finger positions (2&7, 4&9, 6&1, 8&3, 10&5) assigned specific numerical values.
What is the secondary classification in the Henry system based on?
Answer: Pattern type of the index fingers
The secondary classification is determined by the pattern type found on the index fingers (positions 2 and 7).
What does the subsecondary classification in the Henry system measure?
Answer: The ridge count or ridge tracing of loops and whorls on specific fingers
The subsecondary classification uses ridge counts (for loops) or ridge tracings (for whorls) on index, middle, and ring fingers.
Which fingerprint classification system is used in most Latin American countries and differs from the Henry system?
Answer: Vucetich System
The Vucetich System, developed by Juan Vucetich, is widely used in Latin America and classifies patterns differently than the Henry system.
In tenprint classification, what does the term 'key' refer to?
Answer: The ridge count of the first loop found scanning from the little finger
The key is the ridge count of the first loop encountered when scanning fingers from the right little finger to the left little finger.
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