Gutter fracture is due to: (A) Sharp edged weapon, (B) Fire arm injury, (C) Blunt weapon, (D) Serrated edge
Answer is B. Bullet striking on the skull but not entering it: Bullet may tangentially touch the skull and doesn't enter the skull cavity . In such a case , there may be a gutter that is produced on the skull- Gutter fracture ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY DR PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 154