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Fig. 2

From: Gross and histopathological evaluation of human inflicted bruises in Danish slaughter pigs

Fig. 2

The patterns of bruises on pig skin and objects clearly used to inflict lesions. a Bruises with a tramline pattern compatible of being inflicted with a stick. b Bruises consistent with being inflicted by the back of the head of a tattoo-hammer (see c). c The back of a tattoo-hammer. d Bruises reflecting the handle of a plastic paddle (see e). e Handle of a plastic paddle and the entire plastic paddle (inset). f Bruises inflicted by a double U profile (see g). g Double U profile. h Multiple circle formed bruises consisting of a small circle of hemorrhage within a larger circle. The object used to inflict these bruises is unknown. i Bruises reflecting strikes using a chain (see j). j Chain. Ruler on figures is in cm

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