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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A tangential cut by sword or butcher's knife produces
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The correct answer is  Gutter fracture In this, the outer pa of the bone us chipped off by a tangential force and a gutter is formed. Gutter fracture is caused by a bullet touching the outer table and is not penetrating the skull This can also be produced by a tangential cut by a sword or butcher's knife. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 163