23 Questions
What percentage of the population is right-handed?
More than 90 per cent
Which gender is more prone to left-handedness?
Males
What is a common location for suicidal stab wounds on the chest?
Over the left side of the chest
What is a characteristic of suicidal cuts on the wrist?
Hyperextension of the wrist before cutting
What is a possible outcome of suicidal wrist cuts?
Superficial damage or mere division of flexor tendons
What is the significance of tentative cuts on the wrist?
They cannot be unquestioningly accepted as an exclusion of homicide
What is a common pattern of suicidal injuries?
Multiple stab wounds or cuts
What is a rare cause of death in cut throat injuries?
air embolism
What is a common finding in autopsy of suicide victims?
Scars on the wrists from previous unsuccessful attempts or gestures
What can cause blockage of the airways in slashed air-passage victims?
Blood and clot from local vessels
What are the common sites of election for suicidal knife wounds?
The throat, wrists, and front of the chest
What is a common feature of suicidal cut throat injuries?
Multiple shallow tentative incisions
What is the significance of tentative incisions in suicidal wounds?
They are strong presumptive evidence of suicide, but not conclusive
What is the usual site of deliberate cutting of the wrists?
On the flexor surface at the level of the skin flexion creases
Why is deliberate cutting of the wrists rarely effective as a sole method of suicide?
It is not a fatal injury
What is the characteristic feature of suicidal cut throat injuries?
Presence of multiple trial incisions and one or more deep incisions
What can be a sign of suicidal intent in cut throat injuries?
Multiple methods of suicide used
What is the common feature of suicidal stab wounds in males?
Cut throat and chest stabbing
What is the significance of the presence of multiple wounds in suicidal attempts?
It is a typical characteristic of suicidal wounds, indicating hesitation and multiple attempts
What should be considered in the investigation of a cut throat injury?
The possibility that the victim may have died from some unrelated cause
What is the common site of suicidal wrist cutting in females?
The wrists
What is the importance of considering other aspects of the scene in suicidal investigations?
To avoid misinterpretation of evidence and ensure accurate conclusions
What is the exception to the rule that tentative incisions indicate suicide?
Murders can also present with similar injuries, requiring careful consideration of other factors
This quiz covers types of wounds and injuries, including suicidal injuries, stab wounds, and incised cuts, as seen in forensic medicine.
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