What is hypodermis subcutis?

Hypodermis (subcutis, subcutaneous tissue) The subcutis is the deepest layer of the integument, sandwiched between the dermis and skeletal muscle.

What factors affect the thickness of the subcutaneous tissue?

The subcutaneous tissue varies in amount in relation to the patient’s genetics, ethnicity, and body weight [2]. In a given individual, the thickness of the subcutaneous tissue is different based on the facial region. In the forehead and over the mentum, the fat layer is thick and the overlying skin is densely adherent.

What is the secondary cavity effect in shotguns?

In contact shotgun wounds, the secondary cavity effect is significant (i.e. intraoral shotgun wound) Shotguns firing pellets rarely produce exit wounds and mostly when fired at contact or short distance Slugs frequently produce exit wounds, since they are comparable to high velocity missiles with high penetration ability

What does the shape of a gunshot wound indicate?

Round (circular) shape: suggests a perpendicular discharge with respect to the skin Atypical or irregular shape: indicates loss of stability of the bullet before hitting the target or hard contact gunshot wounds to the skin overlying bone (i.e. skull) ( Am J Forensic Med Pathol 2012;33:250 )