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.

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 ...

The pattern seems to originally start in three areas in humans ... locations and oriented in different locations . . . that’s what determines fingerprint type,” says Headon. Rasmussen says he’d be ...

and psychology—suggests that the unique patterns in our fingerprints can reveal a lot about who we are. Fingerprints are typically classified into three main types: loops, arches, and whorls.

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 ...