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 The use of fingerprints for identification has been employed in many cultures throughout history. The ancient Babylonians used fingerprints on clay tablets for business transactions. In the modern era, the systematic use of fingerprints in criminal investigations began in the late 19th century.
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'''Fingerprint'''

A '''[[fingerprint]]''' is an impression left by the friction ridges of a human [[finger]]. The recovery of partial fingerprints from a crime scene is an important method of [[forensic science]]. Moisture and grease on fingers result in fingerprints on surfaces such as glass or metal.

==Characteristics==

Fingerprints are typically formed from the [[epidermis]] layer of the skin. They are unique to each individual and do not change over time, making them a reliable tool for identification. The three basic patterns of fingerprint ridges are the arch, loop, and whorl.

===Arch===

An '''[[arch]]''' is a pattern where the ridges enter from one side of the finger, rise in the center forming an arc, and then exit the other side of the finger.

===Loop===

A '''[[loop]]''' is a pattern where the ridges enter from one side of a finger, form a curve, and tend to exit from the same side they enter.

===Whorl===

A '''[[whorl]]''' is a pattern of spirals or concentric circles.

==Uses==

Fingerprints are used in numerous fields, primarily for the purpose of identification. They are commonly used in [[forensic science]] to identify suspects in a crime. They are also used in [[biometric]] technology for secure access to devices and systems.

==History==

The use of fingerprints for identification has been employed in many cultures throughout history. The ancient Babylonians used fingerprints on clay tablets for business transactions. In the modern era, the systematic use of fingerprints in criminal investigations began in the late 19th century.

==See also==

* [[Forensic science]]
* [[Biometrics]]
* [[Dermatoglyphics]]

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<gallery>
File:Fingerprintforcriminologystubs.jpg|Fingerprint
File:Fingerprint_detail_on_male_finger_in_Třebíč,_Třebíč_District.jpg|Fingerprint
File:Fingerprint_Arch.jpg|Fingerprint Arch
File:Fingerprint_Loop.jpg|Fingerprint Loop
File:Fingerprint_Whorl.jpg|Fingerprint Whorl
File:Tented_arch.jpg|Tented Arch
File:Reconstructing_Fingerprints_from_Minutiae_Points|Reconstructing Fingerprints from Minutiae Points
File:Fingerprints_of_Anna_Timiriova_3.jpg|Fingerprints of Anna Timiriova
File:Real_fingerprints_on_fake_crime_scene.JPG|Real fingerprints on fake crime scene
File:Fingerprint_scanner_identification.jpg|Fingerprint scanner identification
File:3DFingerprint.jpg|3D Fingerprint
File:Dacty_poederen.JPG|Fingerprint
</gallery>

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