The mechanism of wounding
- Contributor(s):
- Harvey, E. Newton (Edmund Newton), 1887-1959 Butler, Elmer Grimshaw, 1900-1972 McMillen, J. Howard (James Howard), 1904-1985 Puckett, Wm. O. (William Olin), 1906-1972 Gonzalez, J., photographer Wound Ballistics Project (Princeton University, Committee on Medical Research), issuing body.
- Publication:
- Princeton, N.J. : Edmund Newton Harvey, 1945
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Moving image
- Subject(s):
- Wounds, Gunshot Forensic Ballistics Physical Phenomena
- Genre(s):
- Instructional Film and Video
- Abstract:
- These reels show experiments in would ballistics, with missiles fired into water, gelatin, mammals, frogs, and fish. Dr. Edmund Newton Harvey was best known for his research on bioluminescence, but he also conducted applied research in areas such as wound ballistics and aviation physiology. In these experiments, Harvey is investigating the large cone-shaped temporary cavity that results after a projectile passes through tissue or other substances. The temporary cavity is many times larger than the permanent cavity observed after the completed passage of the projectile. The huge cavitation results in a displacement and tearing of tissues at a considerable distance from the missile track and is an important factor in producing a wound. The damage is caused by extreme stretching around the temporary cavity; similar stretching at gas pockets is also a source of damage.
- Copyright:
- This item may be under copyright protection. Please ask copyright owner for permission before publishing.
- Copyright Holder:
- Edmund Newton Harvey; Source: Item; Research date: 03/18/2015
- Extent:
- 025 min.
- Color:
- Black and white
- Sound:
- Silent
- Provenance:
- Gift; Daniel Linke, Seeley G. Mudd Library, Princeton Unversity ; 19940610; Acc# 2015-05.
- Technique:
- Other
- NLM Unique ID:
- 101654140 (See catalog record)
- OCLC no.:
- 927947906
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101654140