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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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If a fracture, gives the pattern of the striking surface of the weapon it is called
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The correct answer is  Signature fracture This is a depressed comminuted fracture produced by an object with a small striking surface and will give the pattern of the striking surface of the weapon which caused it like a hammer, butt of a rifle, etc. The weapon which caused the injury can be identified. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 163