44: Forensic Aspects of Trauma 2

Question 1

give examples of injuries caused by sharp force

Answer 1

• incised wounds = superficial sharp force injury caused by a slashing motion, longer on the skin surface than it is deep
• stab wounds = penetrating injury resulting from the thrusting motion, wound depth greater than length on the surface

Question 1

give examples of different blunt force injuries

Answer 1

• contusions (bruises) = burst blood vessels in the skin
• abrasions (graze, scratch) = scraping of skin surface
• lacerations (cut, tear) = tear/split of skin due to crushing