Meaning of ulnar loop | Babel Free

Definitions

A fingerprint or palmprint pattern that consists of a loop which opens toward the ulna side of the hand (toward the pinkie).

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“This increase in ulnar loop frequency in AD is commensurate with the median percentage frequency of ulnar loops in DS patients (78.3) versus controls (56.8) reported in other studies.”

“The ulnar loop is often known as the "loop of nature" since people with it have an intuitive response to the workings of nature.”

“The two types of loops, radial loop and ulnar loop, are based on the direction of flow of the ridges relative to the two long bones of the forearm: the radius (on the thumb side) and the ulna (on the little finger side).”

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