Forensic Medicine: Wound Types Basics
Published:
Reviewed by Bismith B · 07 Jun 2026
Questions
30
Duration
30 min
Faculty-reviewed
0
Updated
26 May 2026
About this mock
UGC-NET Forensic Science Paper II Unit X drill on mechanical injury classification. Covers the five cardinal wound types: abrasion (graze, scratch, pressure, impact), contusion with its sequential colour change timeline from red-blue through green to yellow, laceration from blunt force with intact tissue bridges and irregular margins, incised wound where length exceeds depth from a sharp edge, and stab wound where depth exceeds length. Chop wounds from heavy sharp instruments such as an axe or sword are examined alongside defence wounds on the forearms and palms. The antemortem versus postmortem distinction is tested through vital reaction signs and haemorrhage criteria established in Modi's Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology (latest edition) and Reddy's The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (35th edition). Classification of simple and grievous hurt under Section 117 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 (formerly Section 320 IPC 1860) is tested alongside the broader classification of wounds into mechanical, thermal, and electrical categories. Wound documentation including location, size in centimetres, shape, direction, and orientation relative to anatomical landmarks is covered per Knight and Saukko's Forensic Pathology (4th edition) and AIIMS Delhi forensic medicine departmental practice.
Calibrated for MSc Forensic Science aspirants, MBBS students preparing for medicolegal postings, and UGC-NET Forensic Science Paper II first-pass revision. Aligns with NFSU MSc entrance syllabus and FACT paper requirements.
Topics covered:
- Abrasion types: graze, scratch, pressure, and impact abrasion
- Contusion colour timeline: red, blue, green, and yellow sequence over days
- Laceration: blunt force, irregular margins, and intact tissue bridges
- Incised wound vs stab wound: length-depth ratio distinction
- Chop wound: features of heavy sharp instrument injuries
- Defence wounds: ulnar forearm, palm, and dorsum of hand locations
- Antemortem vs postmortem wound: vital reaction and haemorrhage signs
- BNS 2023 Section 117 (formerly IPC 320): simple vs grievous hurt
Allow 30 minutes.
Sources & references
Questions in this mock are written and verified against the following sources. Citations are recorded per question and shown in the explanation after submission.
- cited in 9 questions
Reddy, K.S. Narayana — The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 35th Edition
Chapter on Mechanical Injuries: Laceration margins and perilesional injury features
- cited in 9 questions
Modi, J.P. — Modi's Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology, latest edition, LexisNexis
Chapter on Mechanical Injuries: Classification and types of abrasion
- cited in 9 questions
Knight, Bernard and Saukko, Pekka — Knight's Forensic Pathology, 4th Edition, CRC Press
Chapter on Wound Documentation: Location, measurement, and anatomical landmark reference
- cited in 3 questions
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, Government of India
Section 117: Grievous hurt (formerly Section 320 IPC 1860); eight enumerated categories
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UGC-NET Forensic Science Paper II Unit X drill on mechanical injury classification. Covers the five cardinal wound types: abrasion (graze, scratch, pressure, impact), contusion with its sequential colour change timeline from red-blue through green to yellow, laceration from blunt force with intact tissue bridges and irregular margins, incised wound where length exceeds depth from a sharp edge, and stab wound where depth exceeds length. Chop wounds from heavy sharp instruments such as an axe or s
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30 multiple-choice questions, 30 minutes total. Difficulty: easy. Tier: Premium.
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