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Record

Holding institution
Facultad de Medicina, UNAM
Collection
FAC MED (UNAM-MEX)
Sex
Female
Age
40 years
Country of origin
Mexico

Scientific notes

Fractures are present on the nasal, three right ribs, left humerus, left ulna, left fibula, left calcaneus, and left cuboid. A fracture is present on the left scapula with an anterior secondary articular surface. Fractures are antemortem and consolidated.
The injuries observed on the left scapula and left humerus are related, and consistent with chronic dislocation of the shoulder.

3 lesions

blunt

Bones
Ulna
Side
Left
Timing
Antemortem
Force
Direct
Fracture type
Flexion

Fall Accident

Distal end with fracture.

blunt

Bones
Humerus
Side
Left
Timing
Antemortem
Force
Indirect
Fracture type
Torsion, Shearing

Fall Accident

Anterior dislocation.

blunt

Bones
Fibula
Side
Left
Timing
Antemortem
Force
Indirect
Fracture type
Torsion, Tension

Fall Accident

Proximal end with fracture.

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Facultad de Medicina, UNAM. FAC MED (UNAM-MEX). catalogue no. UNAM-46

Facultad de Medicina, UNAM