EN LEFT THUMB| 1-5 = S | 1-8 = S | 1-10 = S |
IS 17 OR OVER | 6-12 = M | 9-14 = M |11-18 = M |
1-17 = S |13 AND OVER = L|15 AND OVER = L|19 AND OVER = L|
19-22 = M | | | |
23 AND OVER = L| | | |
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--LEFT HAND--
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L THUMB |L INDEX |L MIDDLE |L RING |L LITTLE
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1-11 = S | | | |
12-16 = M |<------------------VALUES SAME AS ABOVE------------------->
17 AND OVER = L| | | |
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Table for major divisions of loops:

_Left thumb denominator_ _Right thumb numerator_

{ 1 to 11, inclusive, S (small).
1 to 11, inclusive, S (small) { 12 to 16, inclusive, M (medium).
{ 17 or more ridges, L (large).

{ 1 to 11, inclusive, S (small).
12 to 16, inclusive, M (medium) { 12 to 16, inclusive, M (medium).
{ 17 or more ridges, L (large).

{ 1 to 17, inclusive, S (small).
17 or more ridges, L (large) { 18 to 22, inclusive, M (medium).
{ 23 or more ridges, L (large).

The fingerprint card appearing in figure 352 shows a major division of
L over L, which is obtained by counting the ridges (24 in the right
thumb and 18 in the left thumb) which, according to the table, is
translated into L in both thumbs.

THE FINAL: It is, of course, desirable to have a definite sequence or
order of filing the prints within the subdivided groups. This order is
attained through the use of the final, which is based upon the ridge
count of the loop in the right little finger. It is indicated at the
extreme right of the numerator in the classification. Note figure 352.
If a loop does not appear in the right little finger, a loop in the
left little finger may be used. It is then indicated at the extreme
right of