Gunshot wound
character of wound at entry and exit (generally large and more irregular than entrance) and extent of injury depend on type of gun used
- contact wound, there may be burning around margin of wound. contact wound over skull may stellate (star-shaped)
- close-range wound (within a foot of skin surface) demonstrate unburn powder particles (tattooing) and deposits of soot on skin
- long-range wound are round, clean margin without fouling