Injuries and Their Significance — Flashcards

Flashcard 71: Single shot pistols and revolvers are _____ weapons (rifled/smooth barreled)

Answer: rifled

Flashcard 72: _____ is the science of mechanics that deals with the flight, behaviour and effects of projectiles.

Answer: Ballistics

Flashcard 73: _____ acid is the most common substance associated with vitriolage.

Answer: Sulphuric

Flashcard 74: _____ injuries are injuries sustained by the person by falling on the ground

Answer: Secondary

Flashcard 75: _____ bullets are those which are designed to disintegrate into tiny fragments upon target impact.

Answer: Frangible

Flashcard 76: The process of sticking of the particles of the bullet to the bore when shots are fired is called as?_____

Answer: Metallic fouling

Flashcard 77: Presence of blisters with thin, clear fluid is indicative of _____mortem burns.

Answer: post::post/ante

Flashcard 78: The presence of vesicles is a sign of an _____ bruise

Answer: Artificial bruise

Extra: Artificial (factitious) bruises are caused by chemical irritants like Marking nut (*Semecarpus anacardium*) or *Calotropis*. **Differences from True Bruises:** - **Vesicles/Blisters:** Present in artificial bruises (due to chemical irritation), absent in true bruises. - **Color changes:** Absent in artificial, present in true bruises over time. - **Margins:** Well-defined/regular in artificial, blurred/irregular in true bruises.

Flashcard 79: Marshall's triad in a bomb explosion is seen due to _____ blast injuries.

Answer: secondary

Flashcard 80: _____ (also known as Falaka or Bastinado), is a method of torture that involves repeatedly striking the soles of the feet with a rod.

Answer: Falanga