Anatomical distribution of human bite marks in a series of 67 cases.
A study was made of the anatomical distribution of human bite marks, as well as their distribution by age of victim and type of crime involved. Bite marks in this study occurred primarily in sex-related crimes, child abuse cases, and cases involving other types of physical altercations. Bite marks were found on virtually all areas of the body, with more than one bite mark on 40% of the victims. Female victims were most commonly bitten on the breasts, arms, and legs, while male victims were most commonly bitten on the arms and shoulders.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000473:pathology*; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000473:pathology*; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005553:Forensic Dentistry; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006708:Homicide; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012742:Sex Offenses / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology