American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) Practice Exam

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What is defined as a 'sharp force injury' in forensic terminology?

Wounds caused by blunt objects
Clean cuts caused by a sharp instrument
Injuries caused by firearms
Injuries resulting from breaking bones

The correct answer is: Clean cuts caused by a sharp instrument

A sharp force injury is specifically characterized by wounds that result from clean cuts made by sharp instruments, such as knives or blades. These types of injuries tend to have distinct, well-defined edges and can vary in depth and severity depending on the force exerted and the sharpness of the instrument used. The presence of these clean cuts allows forensic investigators to differentiate sharp force injuries from other types, such as those caused by blunt objects or firearms. The other options describe different mechanisms of injury. Wounds caused by blunt objects typically result in more irregular, lacerated wounds rather than clean cuts. Injuries caused by firearms often involve complex wounding patterns, including not just entry wounds but also potential exit wounds, and can result in significant tissue disruption. Lastly, injuries resulting from breaking bones pertain more to fractures or blunt trauma rather than any cutting action. Understanding these distinctions is crucial in forensic analyses for accurate classification and investigation of injuries.