blood spatter flashcard

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What is an Expirated Blood Pattern?

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A blood pattern created when blood is blown out of the nose, mouth, or a wound due to air pressure.

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What is a Cast-Off Pattern?

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A bloodstain pattern created when blood is released or thrown from a blood-bearing object.

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What does Transfer/Contact Pattern refer to?

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A blood spatter pattern that occurs when a blood-bearing object comes into contact with a surface.

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What is a Swipe Pattern?

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A blood spatter pattern created when a blood-bearing object moves across a surface.

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What is a Parent Drop in blood spatter analysis?

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The original drop of blood that casts or gives off a satellite or wave.

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What is a Wipe Pattern?

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A bloodstain pattern created when an object moves through an existing bloodstain, removing or altering it.

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What is a High Velocity Pattern?

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A blood spatter pattern resulting from a high-speed impact, often producing fine mist-like droplets.

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What is a Medium Velocity Pattern?

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A blood spatter pattern created by a force that is moderate in speed, typically resulting in larger droplets.

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What is a Flow Pattern?

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A bloodstain pattern that occurs when blood flows due to gravity, often seen in pools or drips.

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What is a Void Pattern?

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A bloodstain pattern that indicates an absence of blood in a specific area, suggesting an object or person was present.