ASM 275:Lab 13 Questions and answers
Q1. How would you characterize the damage seen on the nose of this individual? Note this
was caused by a fist. Both views are of the same individual. [29] B. Blunt force
trauma
Q2. Now look very carefully at the bone of the nose in this same individual. From what
direction were they struck? [30] A. The blow came from the right side of this image
Q3. Two different weapon classes were used in this homicide. Examine this image carefully
and select two choices below. Look for key evidence of each trauma type as discussed in
the last two labs. Is there a bullet wound? Is there a straight fracture line associated with
an edged weapon? Is there extensive comminution of the vault as caused by a blunt
object? [31] A. Projectile Weapon
B. Sharp Force Weapon
Q4. Is there evidence of plastic deformation in this specimen? Look closely at the primary
impact site and any adhering bone fragments. [32] A. Yes
Q5. Based on the overall appearance of the wound on this skull, how would you
characterize it with respect to the type of trauma? Consider the area impacted and the
evidence for healing. [33] D. Blunt force, antemortem
Q6. Based on the overall appearance of the wound, how would you characterize it with
respect to the type of trauma? [34] A. Sharp force
Q7. What kind of Le Fort fracture is seen here? [35] A. Le Fort I
Q8. This is a perimortem injury. What feature of perimortem injuries is labeled A in this
diagram? [36] B. Hinge fracture
Q9. How would you characterize the trauma to this individual's mandible? [37] B.
perimortem blunt force
Q10. What type of Le Fort fracture is represented here? Compare to Figure 11 and pay
attention to the bones present on the side of cranium. [38] B. Le Fort II
Q11. Look carefully at this image. This individual was stabbed in the eye with a sharp
object, likely a knife. The primary impact site is visible within the eye socket. However, the
knife created a secondary, but linked incision that indicates the direction from which the
impact came. Please click on the sharp incision located outside of the orbit. You have one
Q1. How would you characterize the damage seen on the nose of this individual? Note this
was caused by a fist. Both views are of the same individual. [29] B. Blunt force
trauma
Q2. Now look very carefully at the bone of the nose in this same individual. From what
direction were they struck? [30] A. The blow came from the right side of this image
Q3. Two different weapon classes were used in this homicide. Examine this image carefully
and select two choices below. Look for key evidence of each trauma type as discussed in
the last two labs. Is there a bullet wound? Is there a straight fracture line associated with
an edged weapon? Is there extensive comminution of the vault as caused by a blunt
object? [31] A. Projectile Weapon
B. Sharp Force Weapon
Q4. Is there evidence of plastic deformation in this specimen? Look closely at the primary
impact site and any adhering bone fragments. [32] A. Yes
Q5. Based on the overall appearance of the wound on this skull, how would you
characterize it with respect to the type of trauma? Consider the area impacted and the
evidence for healing. [33] D. Blunt force, antemortem
Q6. Based on the overall appearance of the wound, how would you characterize it with
respect to the type of trauma? [34] A. Sharp force
Q7. What kind of Le Fort fracture is seen here? [35] A. Le Fort I
Q8. This is a perimortem injury. What feature of perimortem injuries is labeled A in this
diagram? [36] B. Hinge fracture
Q9. How would you characterize the trauma to this individual's mandible? [37] B.
perimortem blunt force
Q10. What type of Le Fort fracture is represented here? Compare to Figure 11 and pay
attention to the bones present on the side of cranium. [38] B. Le Fort II
Q11. Look carefully at this image. This individual was stabbed in the eye with a sharp
object, likely a knife. The primary impact site is visible within the eye socket. However, the
knife created a secondary, but linked incision that indicates the direction from which the
impact came. Please click on the sharp incision located outside of the orbit. You have one
