Blood squirt
Blood Squirt
Blood squirt (pronunciation: /blʌd skwɜːrt/) is a term used in medical and forensic sciences to describe the forceful expulsion of blood from an artery due to an injury or wound.
Etymology
The term "blood squirt" is derived from the English words "blood", referring to the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, and "squirt", which means to cause (a liquid) to be ejected in a stream from a narrow orifice.
Description
In the context of Forensic Science, blood squirt is often observed in cases of arterial damage. The blood is expelled in a rapid, often pulsating manner due to the high pressure in the arteries. This can result in a distinctive bloodstain pattern, which can be used in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis to determine the nature of the injury and other details about the incident.
Related Terms
- Artery: A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
- Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: A technique used in forensic science to assess the details of a crime scene.
- Forensic Science: The application of scientific knowledge and methodology to legal problems and criminal investigations.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blood squirt
- Wikipedia's article - Blood squirt
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