Forensic Flashcards
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What is a scar?
A fibrous tissue covered by epithelium without hair follicles, sweat glands or pigment, produced from the healing of a wound.
What type of injuries produce scars?
Injury to the dermis produces a scar, while superficial injuries involving only the epidermis do not produce a scar.
Are scars permanent?
Yes, scars are permanent.
What should be included in the examination description of a scar?
The description should include their number, site, size, shape, level to the body surface, fixation, smoothness, and the condition of the ends.
What examination method can help visualize faint scars?
Ultraviolet light or surface friction can help visualize faint scars.
What is the significance of a magnifying glass in scar examination?
A magnifying glass is very useful for examining scars.
What types of wounds produce different scar characteristics?
- Incised wounds produce wider and thicker scars. 2. Lacerated wounds produce finer, irregular, more prominent scars. 3. Stab wounds produce irregular scars. 4. Bullet wounds may create elevated scars. 5. Scalds produce circular depressed scars. 6. Corrosive acid or burn wounds may lead to regular scars or keloid formation.
How do scars produced in childhood behave?
Scars produced in childhood grow in accordance with the natural development of the individual.
What occurs during the first five to six days of scar healing?
Firm union occurs, and the scar may appear bluish and ‘angry’.
What happens to a scar after 6 months?
The scar becomes tough and loses sensitivity.
What methods can erase a scar?
Excision and skin grafting can erase a scar.
What is the importance of scars in medicolegal contexts?
- Scars form important marks for identification. 2. The shape of the scar may indicate the nature of the injury. 3. The age of the scar is important for determining the timing of the injury.
Fill in the blank: Scars indicating a history of _______ may be relevant in legal cases.
[criminal injury].
True or False: Scars can indicate a person’s medical history.
True.
What can linea albicantes indicate?
Linea albicantes may indicate pregnancy.
What can a scar causing contracture indicate?
It may indicate grievous hurt.
What is the role of therapeutic procedures in relation to scars?
Therapeutic procedures can help in identification and may be relevant in legal contexts.
