The summary of ‘Radial and Ulnar Loops’

The video discusses the differences between radial loop and ulnar loop fingerprints, explaining how they are related to the bones in the forearm. It highlights how loop direction varies based on entry and exit points on the fingerprint and distinguishes between radial and ulnar loops on different sides of the hand. Viewers are encouraged to understand these concepts for assessments and seek additional help if needed.

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In this part of the video, the presenter explains the difference between radial loop and ulnar loop fingerprints. They describe how the names radial and ulnar relate to the bones in the forearm, focusing on the radius bone on the thumb side and the ulnar bone on the pinky side. The presenter demonstrates how loop fingerprints entering and exiting from different sides of the fingerprint can be categorized as radial or ulnar loops based on the hand they are found on. The explanation includes a visual demonstration on a board to illustrate these concepts.

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In this part of the video, the speaker explains how to identify ulnar and radial loops in fingerprints. They discuss how the loop direction changes depending on which side of the hand the fingerprint enters and exits from. For the left hand, the ulnar loop is on the pinky side, and the radial loop is on the thumb side. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding this distinction, especially for assessments, and encourages viewers to reach out for help or search online for further clarification.