What are fingerprint arches?

Other common fingerprint patterns include the tented arch, the plain arch, and the central pocket loop. The system used by most experts, although complex, is similar to the Henry System of Classification. read more

There are three main fingerprint patterns: arches, loops and whorls. Arches are found in about 5% of fingerprint patterns encountered. The ridges run from one side to the other of the pattern, making no backward turn. read more

- ARCH FACT 9: Tented arches represent an intermediate stage between arches, radial- and ulnar loops! Whorls, peacocks & double loops always also include a 'radial' or 'ulnar' characteristic; but usually those aspects are being ignored in those patterns. read more