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.

we knew that the reasons behind our fingerprints’ unique pattern of whorls and loops were a long-standing mystery. But in 2022, Headon’s team published a landmark paper in the journal Cell ...

Let’s delve into the science of fingerprints. Fingerprints are the tiny ridges, whorls and valley patterns on the tip of each finger. They are so unique to every individual, not even twins can ...

Fingerprints are the unique pattern of curves and ridges indented ... which loop back on themselves whorls, which are circular arches, which do not form loops or circles but instead form arching ...

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 ...