An injury caused by the sharp edge of a knife is classified as
A) blunt force injury
B) sharp force injury
C) a laceration
D) none of the above

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A sharp edge of a knife can cause a sharp force injury, which is characterized by a clean, precise wound with only minimal tissue damage. Blunt force injuries, on the other hand, are caused by a blunt object such as a bat or a fist, and cause more widespread tissue damage. A laceration is a type of sharp force injury characterized by a cut or tear in the skin. Therefore, the correct answer is B, sharp force injury.

An Injury Caused by the Sharp Edge of a Knife