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Deaths due to blunt and sharp force injuries account for a large proportion of autopsies
performed by forensic pathologist. It is incumbent upon the pathologist to be able
to recognize characteristics of wounds and patterns of injury in order to be most
effective in his role of determining not only the cause and manner of death, but also
in synthesizing autopsy and investigate data in order to assist all interested parties
in procuring evidence and in surmising the circumstances surrounding death.
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