Wounding Flashcards
1
Q
Tattooing
A
Hot GSR embeds into human tissue at close range
2
Q
Muzzle imprint
A
hot temps burn class characteristics related to firearm into skin
3
Q
Gutter wounds
A
shallow angle not penetrating surface of skull
4
Q
Temporary wound cavity
A
opens by transit of bullet
natural elasticity of skin causes it to close back up
the process assumes the elastic limit is not passed
5
Q
Permanent wound cavity
A
path of tissue destroyed by transit of bullet
crushes soft tissue and tearing
cavity doesn’t close but closely resembles bullets caliber
6
Q
instant incapacitation if hits
A
brain, heart or spine
