Factors affecting temporary cavity generation during gunshot wound formation in animals - new aspects in the light of flow mechanics: a review

Abstract

There is controversy regarding the causes of temporary cavity generation during gunshot wound formation. Analysis of gunshot wounds in hunted animals suggests that a bullet's frontal surface shape is the primary factor in forming a temporary pulsating cavity, and that cavity size is not directly affected by bullet velocity.

Keywords

• temporary cavity
• gunshot wound
• bullet