PART 2 MEDICO-LEGAL ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL INJURIES Flashcards
It is a break or the dissolution in the continuity of the skin or tissues of the living body.
wound
Classification of wounds
As to severity
As to the Kind of Instrument Used
As regards to the Depth of the Wound
As regards to the Relation of the Site of the Application of Force and the Location of Injury
Special Types of Wounds
As to severity: are
Mortal/Fatal Wound
Non-Mortal/Non-Fatal Wound
Wound which when inflicted is capable of causing death immediately after infliction or shortly thereafter.
Mortal/Fatal Wound
Wound when inflicted will not endangers one’s life.
Non-Mortal/Non-Fatal Wound
Special Types of Wounds
Defense Wound
Patterned Wound
Self-inflicted Wound
self-inflicted wound is a wound produced on oneself. As distinguished from
suicide, the person has no intention to end his life
Self-inflicted Wound
wound produced by the shape of the instrument or object reflected in the body.
Patterned Wound
Wound which is the result of a person’s instinctive reaction of self-protection.
Injuries suffered by a person to avoid or repel potential injury contemplated by the aggressor
Defense Wound
As regards to the Relation of the Site of the Application of Force and the Location of Injury
Coup Injury
Contre-Coup Injury
Coup Contre-Coup Injury
Locus Minoris Resistencia”
As regards to the Depth of the Wound
Superficial Wound
Deep Wound
wound which involves the outer layer of the skin (e.g. scratch or abrasion)
Superficial Wound
wound involves the inner structure beyond the layers of the skin
Deep Wound
As to the Kind of Instrument Used
Contusion Wound
Hematoma Wound
Lacerated wound
Incised wound
Punctured wound
an injury in the substance of the skin, discoloration of the surface due to extravasation of blood.
Contusion Wound
