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    Fingerprint Diagram

    In biometrics and fingerprint scanning, fraction ridge refers to the ridges found on the skin of fingers and palms that make contact with a surface under normal touch. The friction ridges combined make up a fingerprint.

    Recommended Reading: See Webopedia’s How Fingerprint Scanners Work and also learn How Biometrics Security Works.

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