Question

Given below are two statements : Statement I : The wound will have bevelled margin, if the blade of weapon enters obliquely. Statement II : Bevelling can be produced by sharp weapons only. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. \( \text{Both Statement I and Statement II are true} \)
• B. \( \text{Both Statement I and Statement II are false} \)
• C. \( \text{Statement I is true but Statement II is false} \)
• D. \( \text{Statement I is false but Statement II is true} \)

Hint:

\textbf{Forensic Medicine: Wound Morphology.} Understanding the characteristics of different types of wounds, including the appearance of their margins, can provide crucial information about the weapon used and the manner in which the injury was inflicted. Bevelling is a feature that can be seen in both sharp and blunt force injuries depending on the angle and mechanism of impact.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Let's analyze each statement in the context of forensic pathology and wound characteristics: Statement I: The wound will have bevelled margin, if the blade of weapon enters obliquely. When a sharp-edged weapon enters the skin at an oblique angle, it tends to create a wound with a bevelled margin. One edge of the wound will be sharper and more defined (the entry point), while the opposite edge will be more sloped or bevelled as the blade cuts through the tissues at an angle. Therefore, Statement I is true. Statement II: Bevelling can be produced by sharp weapons only. Bevelling of wound margins is not exclusively produced by sharp weapons. Blunt force trauma, particularly when applied at an angle or involving penetration (e.g., skull fractures with inward or outward bevelling), can also result in bevelled edges. For instance, a blunt object striking the skull can cause an entry wound with inward bevelling and an exit wound (if present) with outward bevelling. Therefore, Statement II is false. In conclusion, Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.