Contusion is of less value than abrasion because of the following except:
Correct Answer: They do not indicate the manner of injury
Description: - Character and manner of injury may be known from the distribution of bruise - eg. Small bruises along with nail marks on the inner aspect of thighs of a woman may indicate sexual assault. - Bruises are of lesser value than abrasions because: Their size may not correspond to the size of the weapon They do not indicate the direction of the applied force. They may become visible after few hours to 1-2 days after the injury has happened. They may appear at a distance away from the actual site of injury eg. black eye
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