Blood Spatter

Front

What happens to the tail of a blood drop as the angle of impact gets smaller?

Back

The tail gets longer.

Front

What can the following drops tell you?

Back

Direction, low impact angle, tails, all of these.

Front

What are smeared blood patterns created when an object moves through blood that is not completely dried called?

Back

Wipe.

Front

What is a three-dimensional view formed using lines of convergence and angles of impact of at least two different drops of blood that indicates the location of the source of the blood spatter?

Back

Area of origin.

Front

What two factors help blood cells maintain shape?

Back

Surface tension and cohesion.

Front

What is the term for the small droplets of blood that break off from a larger drop upon impact?

Back

Satellite droplets.

Front

What is the significance of the angle of impact in blood spatter analysis?

Back

It helps determine the direction from which the blood originated.

Front

What is the difference between a 'wipe' and a 'swipe' in blood spatter patterns?

Back

A 'wipe' is created when an object moves through wet blood, while a 'swipe' is created when a blood-covered object makes contact with a clean surface.

Front

What does the term 'convergence' refer to in blood spatter analysis?

Back

The point where the lines of blood drops intersect, indicating the origin of the blood.

Front

How does surface texture affect blood spatter patterns?

Back

Rough surfaces can create irregular patterns, while smooth surfaces tend to produce more uniform patterns.