Which of the following types of saw marks on bone contains the least amount of information about the instrument used in a dismemberment?
A) Superficial false start scratches
B) False start kerfs
C) Sectioned bone cuts
D) Breakaway spur

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Superficial false start scratches are very faint and do not provide much information about the instrument used in a dismemberment. Choice B (False start kerfs), C (Sectioned bone cuts), and D (Breakaway spur) all have more distinctive marks that can provide more information about the instrument used.

Which of the Following Types of Saw Marks on Bone