COMEDK 2007 MCQ Answer 125

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The correct answer is B


INCISED WOUNDS (CUTS)

Breach of the full thickness of the skin due to contact with a sharp edge

Forensic Importance

  1. Reflects sharp edge not weapon type
  2. No trace evidence
  3. Bleeds profusely
  4. Haemorrhage and air embolism

Direction of cut: deeper at the start (i.e tailing)

Suicidal or Homicidal?

  • Site, e.g. neck, wrist, face
  • Tentative wounds - suicide
  • Defence wounds - homicide.


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