Module 10.2

Question 1

3 types of SFT

Answer 1

Stab wounds-deeper than wide
Incisions-wider than deep
Chop wounds-SFT and BFT mixed

Question 2

Weapon characteristics

Answer 2

Many features determine effect on animal: sharpness, shape, angle, weight, force
F=ma
M=weight of weapon in kg

Question 3

SFT-the animal

Answer 3

Many features determine effect on animal: size of animal, species +/- breed, fur/hair, age, health, part of body struck (soft tx vs. bony tx; tension lines)

Question 4

Penetrate vs perforate

Answer 4

Movement affects wound shape
Penetrating: enter, do not exit
Perforating: enter & exit
Any wound may penetrate body but perforate organ