Fingerprints are the traces of an impression from the friction ridges of
any part of a human or other primate hand. A print
from the foot
can also leave an impression of friction ridges. A friction ridge is a
raised portion of the epidermis on the fingers and toes, the palm of the hand or the sole
of the foot.
Fingerprint Facts
Fingerprints are formed before birth they grow with the growth of your hands and
help people know who you are.
Fingerprints come out from within the skin.
Even identical twins have varying fingerprints.
The loop is the most common
fingerprint.
Our fingers are covered in skin pores which produce oils and sweat
found by fingerprint powder.
A Laser helps in obtaining fingerprints from human bodies.
Identification of criminals is the most common use of fingerprints and
computer database has actually helped to find out who they are.
