Mechanisms of Formation and Morphological Features of Injuries to the Scalp Caused by Sharp and Blunt Objects

The article presents the results of an experimental forensic medical study of the formation mechanisms and morphological features of injuries to the scalp caused by sharp and blunt objects. Experimental modeling was conducted using a Charpy pendulum impact tester at standardized values of kinetic energy. The study examined the features of wound formation, the properties of their edges, ends, and walls, as well as morphological changes in the hair and hair follicles. It was established that the morphology of injuries depends on the magnitude of the kinetic energy, the degree of blade sharpness, and the characteristics of the trace contact between the traumatizing object and the barrier. The results obtained are of great importance for the forensic medical diagnosis of the injury mechanism and the identification of the injuring weapon.