21 - Forensic Path of trauma Flashcards
1
Q
Locard’s principle
A
Every contact leaves a trace (Weapon, Assailant, injuries, clothing, body/victim)
2
Q
Types of injuries
A
- Blunt force injury
- Sharp force injury
- Hybrid injuries
- Firearms injury (GSW)
3
Q
Abrasions
A
Superficial injury to skin (e.g: “brush”, “impact”, “
4
Q
Lacerations
A
BFI causing tearing or splitting, rather than cutting
5
Q
Briuses
A
Leakage of blood from vessels that have been damaged by mechanical trauma.
6
Q
Incised wound
A
Longer than it is deep
7
Q
Stab wound
A
Deeper than it is long
8
Q
Near contact GSW
A
Soot only
9
Q
Close range GSW
A
Sooting and powder tatooing
10
Q
Intermediate range
A
Powder tattooing is the definition of intermediate range
11
Q
Distant range
A
Only marks are mechanical action of bullet in perforating the skin
12
Q
Bevelling
A
Gives indication of direction (entrance or exit)
