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	# List 5 reasons autopsies are performed in motor vehicle deaths.		# List 5 reasons autopsies are performed in motor vehicle deaths.
	** to determine the cause of death		## to determine the cause of death
	** to confirm if death was caused by injuries suffered in the accident		## to confirm if death was caused by injuries suffered in the accident
	** to determine extent of injuries		## to determine extent of injuries
	** to detect any diseases or other factor which could have precipitated or contributed to the accident or death		## to detect any diseases or other factor which could have precipitated or contributed to the accident or death
	** to detect any criminal activity associated with the death		## to detect any criminal activity associated with the death
	** to document all findings for subsequent use in criminal or civil actions		## to document all findings for subsequent use in criminal or civil actions
	** to establish positive identification of body, especially if burnt or mutilated		## to establish positive identification of body, especially if burnt or mutilated
	# What are the four mechanisms of injuries in motor vehicle crashes?		# What are the four mechanisms of injuries in motor vehicle crashes?
	** impact on some portion of interior of vehicle		## impact on some portion of interior of vehicle
	** violation of integrity of the passenger compartment by another object		## violation of integrity of the passenger compartment by another object
	** ejection from the motor vehicle, part or entire		## ejection from the motor vehicle, part or entire
	** fire		## fire
	# What is the most common cause of fatal motor vehicle crashes in north America?		# What is the most common cause of fatal motor vehicle crashes in north America?
	** impairment of the driver by alcohol, drugs or combination of both >> human error (speed, recklessness, falling asleep)		## impairment of the driver by alcohol, drugs or combination of both >> human error (speed, recklessness, falling asleep)
	# List the 4 categories of motor vehicle crashes.		# List the 4 categories of motor vehicle crashes.
	** front impact		## front impact
	** side impact		## side impact
	** read impact		## read impact
	** roll overs		## roll overs
	# List and briefly describe 3 main sites injuries of an unrestrained driver in a front impact motor vehicle crash.		# List and briefly describe 3 main sites injuries of an unrestrained driver in a front impact motor vehicle crash.
	** knees hitting dashboard (fractures of femurs, pelvix, tibia)		## knees hitting dashboard (fractures of femurs, pelvix, tibia)
	** chest hitting steering column (fractures or ribs, pulmonary and cardiac contusions, impaling, transection of aorta,...)		## chest hitting steering column (fractures or ribs, pulmonary and cardiac contusions, impaling, transection of aorta,...)
	** head hitting windshield, frame or A pillar (lacerations, abrasions, contusions, soft tissue injuries, transection of cervical spine)		## head hitting windshield, frame or A pillar (lacerations, abrasions, contusions, soft tissue injuries, transection of cervical spine)
	# List 5 internal injuries of a driver in a motor vehicle crash resulting from impact with a steering column.		# List 5 fatal internal thoro-abdominal injuries of a driver in a motor vehicle crash resulting from impact with a steering column.
	** rib and sternal fractures		## pulmonary and cardiac contusions
	** pulmonary and cardiac contusions		## laceration of lungs or heart from fractures or objects
	** laceration of lungs or heart		## splenic or hepatic lacerations or contusions
	**		## transection of the aorta
	# List 5 safety features of ~~modenr~~		##
			# List 5 safety features of modern motor vehicles
			## air bags
			## three point restraints
			## tempered glass side windows
			## laminated windshields
			## energy absorbing rear and front bumper design
	# A pedestrian is killed by a person driving a sedan, list 5 differences between the injuries of an adult and a child.		# A pedestrian is killed by a person driving a sedan, list 5 differences between the injuries of an adult and a child.
	# A pedestrian is killed, list five difference between the injuries if they are hit by a sedan moving a ~~50km~~/hr vs 100km/hr.		## adult will tend to be thrown on top of the vehicle while a child will be pushed under and may have tire tread marks
			## adult will have secondary injuries due other contacts with the vehicle
			# A pedestrian is killed, list five difference between the injuries if they are hit by a sedan moving a 30km/hr vs 100km/hr.
	# A pedestrian is killed what would you expect if he were running vs walking?		# A pedestrian is killed what would you expect if he were running vs walking?
			## walking: the bumper fractures tend to be at the same height on both legs, where as in running they tend not to be
	# A pedestrian is killed, his is struck while walking, his body lands on the roof of the sedan, and he then falls of onto the road on the passenger side. Describe the primary, secondary and tertiary injuries that you might expect.		# A pedestrian is killed, his is struck while walking, his body lands on the roof of the sedan, and he then falls of onto the road on the passenger side. Describe the primary, secondary and tertiary injuries that you might expect.
			## primary injuries: bumper fractures to the lower legs, laceration of the lower legs
			## secondary injuries: skull fracture from striking the windshield
			## tertiary injuries: road rash and other fractures from hitting ground or other objects
	# What is the "Locus minoris resistentiae" if the aorta?		# What is the "Locus minoris resistentiae" if the aorta?
	# What is the most common location of the transsection of the aorta? Immediately distal to the left subclavian artery origin (peri-isthmus, at the ligamentum arteriosum)		# What is the most common location of the transsection of the aorta? Immediately distal to the left subclavian artery origin (peri-isthmus, at the ligamentum arteriosum)

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	1. List 5 reasons autopsies are ~~perfomed~~ in motor vehicle deaths.		# List 5 reasons autopsies are performed in motor vehicle deaths.
	2. What are the four mechanisms of injuries in motor vehicle crashes?		** to determine the cause of death
	3. What is the most common cause of fatal motor vehicle crashes in north America?		** to confirm if death was caused by injuries suffered in the accident
	4. List the 4 categories of motor vehicle crashes.		** to determine extent of injuries
	5. List ~~5 injuries~~ and briefly describe ~~the mechanism~~ of a driver in a front impact motor vehicle crash.		** to detect any diseases or other factor which could have precipitated or contributed to the accident or death
	6. List 5 internal injuries of a driver in a motor vehicle crash resulting from impact with a steering column.		** to detect any criminal activity associated with the death
	7. A pedestrian is killed by a person driving a sedan, list 5 differences between the injuries of an adult and a child.		** to document all findings for subsequent use in criminal or civil actions
	8. A pedestrian is killed, list five difference between the injuries if they are hit by a sedan moving a 50km/hr vs 100km/hr.		** to establish positive identification of body, especially if burnt or mutilated
	9. A pedestrian is killed what would you expect if he were running vs walking?		# What are the four mechanisms of injuries in motor vehicle crashes?
	~~10.~~ A pedestrian is killed, his is struck while walking, his body lands on the roof of the sedan, and he then falls of onto the road on the passenger side. Describe the primary, secondary and tertiary injuries that you might expect.		** impact on some portion of interior of vehicle
	~~11.~~ What is the "Locus minoris resistentiae" if the aorta?		** violation of integrity of the passenger compartment by another object
	~~12.~~ What is the most common location of the transsection of the aorta? Immediately distal to the left subclavian artery origin (peri-isthmus, at the ligamentum arteriosum)		** ejection from the motor vehicle, part or entire
	~~13.~~ Describe the cause and features of dicing injuries.		** fire
	~~14.~~ You have a scene with multiple unrestrained victims, describe three ways you might be able to determine who the driver of the vehicle was?		# What is the most common cause of fatal motor vehicle crashes in north America?
	~~15.~~ List 5 scenarios where air bags can cause immediate death in a motor vehicle crash.		** impairment of the driver by alcohol, drugs or combination of both >> human error (speed, recklessness, falling asleep)
	~~16.~~ What four factors determine the pattern and severity of pedestrian injuries when struck by a motor vehicle?		# List the 4 categories of motor vehicle crashes.
	~~17.~~ What four injuries are correlated with impact velocity?		** front impact
	~~18.~~ In what circumstances is a child likely be thrown forward when struck by a vehicle?		** side impact
	~~19.~~ What is a bumper fracture?		** read impact
	~~20.~~ There are no fractures seen in a pedestrian victim of a motor vehicle collision, what should you now look for in the lower limbs and how?		** roll overs
	~~21.~~ Describe the mechanism by which striae are formed on pedestrian victims of motor vehicle collisons.		# List and briefly describe 3 main sites injuries of an unrestrained driver in a front impact motor vehicle crash.
	~~22.~~ Describe 4 routes by which the abdominal contents may exit the abdominal cavity during a motor vehicle crash.		** knees hitting dashboard (fractures of femurs, pelvix, tibia)
			** chest hitting steering column (fractures or ribs, pulmonary and cardiac contusions, impaling, transection of aorta,...)
			** head hitting windshield, frame or A pillar (lacerations, abrasions, contusions, soft tissue injuries, transection of cervical spine)
			# List 5 internal injuries of a driver in a motor vehicle crash resulting from impact with a steering column.
			** rib and sternal fractures
			** pulmonary and cardiac contusions
			** laceration of lungs or heart
			**
			# List 5 safety features of modenr
			# A pedestrian is killed by a person driving a sedan, list 5 differences between the injuries of an adult and a child.
			# A pedestrian is killed, list five difference between the injuries if they are hit by a sedan moving a 50km/hr vs 100km/hr.
			# A pedestrian is killed what would you expect if he were running vs walking?
			# A pedestrian is killed, his is struck while walking, his body lands on the roof of the sedan, and he then falls of onto the road on the passenger side. Describe the primary, secondary and tertiary injuries that you might expect.
			# What is the "Locus minoris resistentiae" if the aorta?
			# What is the most common location of the transsection of the aorta? Immediately distal to the left subclavian artery origin (peri-isthmus, at the ligamentum arteriosum)
			# Describe the cause and features of dicing injuries.
			# You have a scene with multiple unrestrained victims, describe three ways you might be able to determine who the driver of the vehicle was?
			# List 5 scenarios where air bags can cause immediate death in a motor vehicle crash.
			# What four factors determine the pattern and severity of pedestrian injuries when struck by a motor vehicle?
			# What four injuries are correlated with impact velocity?
			# In what circumstances is a child likely be thrown forward when struck by a vehicle?
			# What is a bumper fracture?
			# There are no fractures seen in a pedestrian victim of a motor vehicle collision, what should you now look for in the lower limbs and how?
			# Describe the mechanism by which striae are formed on pedestrian victims of motor vehicle collisons.
			# Describe 4 routes by which the abdominal contents may exit the abdominal cavity during a motor vehicle crash.

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1. List 5 reasons autopsies are perfomed in motor vehicle deaths.
2. What are the four mechanisms of injuries in motor vehicle crashes?
3. What is the most common cause of fatal motor vehicle crashes in north America?
4. List the 4 categories of motor vehicle crashes.
5. List 5 injuries and briefly describe the mechanism of a driver in a front impact motor vehicle crash.
6. List 5 internal injuries of a driver in a motor vehicle crash resulting from impact with a steering column.
7. A pedestrian is killed by a person driving a sedan, list 5 differences between the injuries of an adult and a child.
8. A pedestrian is killed, list five difference between the injuries if they are hit by a sedan moving a 50km/hr vs 100km/hr.
9. A pedestrian is killed what would you expect if he were running vs walking?
10. A pedestrian is killed, his is struck while walking, his body lands on the roof of the sedan, and he then falls of onto the road on the passenger side. Describe the primary, secondary and tertiary injuries that you might expect.
11. What is the "Locus minoris resistentiae" if the aorta?
12. What is the most common location of the transsection of the aorta? Immediately distal to the left subclavian artery origin (peri-isthmus, at the ligamentum arteriosum)
13. Describe the cause and features of dicing injuries.
14. You have a scene with multiple unrestrained victims, describe three ways you might be able to determine who the driver of the vehicle was?
15. List 5 scenarios where air bags can cause immediate death in a motor vehicle crash.
16. What four factors determine the pattern and severity of pedestrian injuries when struck by a motor vehicle?
17. What four injuries are correlated with impact velocity?
18. In what circumstances is a child likely be thrown forward when struck by a vehicle?
19. What is a bumper fracture?
20. There are no fractures seen in a pedestrian victim of a motor vehicle collision, what should you now look for in the lower limbs and how?
21. Describe the mechanism by which striae are formed on pedestrian victims of motor vehicle collisons.
22. Describe 4 routes by which the abdominal contents may exit the abdominal cavity during a motor vehicle crash.