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Splashback Protrusion of tissue from a bullet entrance wound, resulting from the kinetic energy imparted by the bullet towards the point of least resistance—the entrance
splashback Forensic pathology Protrusion of tissue from a bullet entrance wound, resulting from the kinetic energy imparted by the bullet; although the tissue surrounding the entrance wound closes over behind the bullet, the gases expanding
after the bullet find the path of least resistance for escape, leaving via the entrance wound, pushing out fragments of subcutaneous tissue. Cf Contact ring, Execution wound. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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