Injuries and Their Significance — Flashcards

In a road traffic accident the shattered wind shield glass produces _____ marks.

_____ ballistics comprises the changes caused when a missile penetrates a human or animal body.

_____ bullets are those filled with explosive (e.g. white phosphorus) at the front end that causes fire on hitting the target.

_____-mortem abrasions are usually present over bony prominences.

_____ injury are the injuries sustained by a person by the initial impact of the vehicle, usually by the projecting parts.

Appearance of shotgun entry wounds at different ranges:Will a contact shot wound have soot soiling, tattooing and singeing?_____

_____ bruising is also known as migratory/percolated bruising.

Appearance of shotgun entry wounds at different ranges:Gas rebound will be seen only in _____ wounds

_____ injuries are the injuries sustained by the person by falling on the vehicle after the primary impact injury

The main mechanism of damage in a rifled gun is?_____