Describe at least two of the blunt force injury characteristics caused by boat propellors. (2 points)

STEP 1: READ THIS

Semeraro et al. 2012. Patterns of trauma induced by motorboat and ferry propellers as illustrated by three known cases from Rhode Island. Journal of Forensic Sciences 57: 1625-1629.

STEP 2: ANSWER THESE

The authors highlight semantic issues in trauma classification in this article. Why are the terms ‘sharp force’ and ‘blunt force’ problematic in how they are used by different practitioners? Explain your answer. (4 points)
Describe at least two of the blunt force injury characteristics caused by boat propellors. (2 points)
Based on the case studies presented in the article, what four anatomic regions are likely to have skeletal trauma in boat propeller strike cases? (2 points)
According to the article, what are the characteristics of large propeller impacts? Why are these injuries more severe than those caused by smaller propellers? Explain your answer. (2 points)

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