Wound ballistics
Wound Ballistics
Wound ballistics (pronunciation: /wuːnd bəˈlɪstɪks/) is a specialized sub-field of ballistics, the science of the behavior of projectiles. It focuses on the study of the effects of projectiles on living tissues, particularly in the context of firearm injuries.
Etymology
The term "wound ballistics" is derived from the English word "wound" (from the Old English "wund") and the Greek word "ballistikos", which means "pertaining to throwing". The term thus essentially refers to the study of the effects of thrown or projected objects on the body.
Overview
Wound ballistics is an important aspect of forensic science, military medicine, and trauma surgery. It involves the study of the physical properties of bullets and other projectiles, and how these properties affect the severity and nature of wounds. This includes factors such as the velocity, shape, and size of the projectile, as well as the angle of impact and the type of tissue hit.
Related Terms
- Ballistics: The science of projectiles and firearms.
- Terminal ballistics: A sub-field of ballistics that deals with the behavior of a projectile when it hits its target.
- Forensic ballistics: The application of ballistics in legal contexts, often to determine the specifics of a shooting incident.
- Trauma surgery: The branch of surgical medicine that uses both operative and non-operative management to treat traumatic injuries.
- Firearm: A portable gun that launches one or more projectiles driven by rapidly expanding high-pressure gas produced by chemical reactions within a confined space.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wound ballistics
- Wikipedia's article - Wound ballistics
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