Module 11: Sharp Force & Blunt Force Flashcards

1
Q

A scratch caused by friction, gasgas

A

abrasion

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2
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clean cut, longer than deep

A

incision

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3
Q

True or False
You can tell the direction of force based on the tail of incision.

A

True

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4
Q

Cut but deeper than wide

A

Stab

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5
Q

True or False
Stab wound can tell the direction of force but not the type of knife.

A

False. It can tell the type of knife.

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6
Q

True or False
Puncture is parallel to the skin or bone surface.

A

False. Perpendicular

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7
Q

Messy-looking wound caused by a tearing or crushing force. Putok ng laman.

A

Laceration

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8
Q

Like abrasion but the tissue is torn away. Caused by tearing force.

A

Avulsion

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9
Q

Putol

A

Amputation

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10
Q

Pasa

A

Contusion

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11
Q

Injuries caused by focused points or sharp objects which results to punctures and incisions.

A

Sharp force injuries

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12
Q

What objects can cause SFI?

A

knives, broken glass, needles, serrated blades too.

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13
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Characteristics of SFI

A
  • sharp and clean wound edges
  • stab, slash, and puncture wounds
  • (2 remaining sa true or false)
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14
Q

True or False
- depth and direcion of the wound depend oon the sharpness, force, focus, and angle of the object.
- SFI does not leave distinct patterns

A
  • True
  • False
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15
Q

SFI Mechanisms

A
  • Intentional: stabbings, assaults, homicides
  • Accidental: mishandling
  • Self- inflicted
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16
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Forensic considerations of SFI

A
  • analysis of SFI used in f. investigations
17
Q

What can be infer from SFI?

A
  • weapon type and size
  • direction of force
  • depth and angle of penetration
  • number and location of wounds
18
Q

True or False
SFI can tell specific weapon size

A

False. Not specific.

19
Q

True or Flase
It is easy to tell if blade is serrated or not , or of single- or double-edged blade

A

False. Hard.

20
Q

True or False
Penetrating wound: w/ exit wound
Perforating wound: w/o

A

False. Baliktad

21
Q
  • Result form impact without sharp edges, such as fists, bats, or falls.
A

Blunt force injuries

22
Q

Injuries from BFI

A
  • tissue damage
  • fractures
  • contusions
23
Q

True or False
It is BFI even if the objects penetrates the skin.

A

False

24
Q

Characteristics of BFI

A
  • lack of sharp edges
  • injury varies depending on the force, surface area, and velocity of impact
  • causes bruises, abrasions, fractures, and internal organ damage
25
Q

Examples of BFI

A
  • contusions
  • hematomas
  • lacerations
26
Q

BFI: Mechanisms

A
  • assault and physical altercations
  • fall
  • sport-related activities
  • motor vehicle accidents
27
Q

Forensic Considerations in BFI

A
  • analysis of BFI
28
Q

What can be infer from shape, size, and distribution of injuries?

A
  • force, direction, and nature of impact
    -object identification
29
Q

Complications from injuries

A
  • excessive bleeding
  • organ damage
  • risk of bacterial infection due to exposure to external envi.
30
Q

List down
- internal organ damage due to BFI
- longer-term consequences

A
  • injuries to brain, spleen, liver
  • chronic pain, disability, psychological trauma