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A stab wound is a specific form of penetrating trauma to the skin that results from a knife or a similar pointed object. While stab wounds are typically known to be caused by knives, they can also occur from a variety of implements, including broken bottles and ice picks.
Subcutaneous emphysema can result from puncture of parts of the respiratory or gastrointestinal systems. Particularly in the chest and neck, air may become trapped as a result of penetrating trauma (e.g., gunshot wounds or stab wounds) or blunt trauma. Infection (e.g., gas gangrene) can cause gas to be trapped in the subcutaneous tissues.
1. A strap running from a horse's back, over the head, to a bit, to prevent the horse from lowering its head beyond a fixed point. Used with harness ed horses. [12] : 20. 2. A riding aid where the rein is applied to the horse's neck on the side towards the turn. Opposite of a neck rein.
Alexander, however, detecting the horse's fear of its own shadow, asked to tame the horse, which he eventually managed. Plutarch stated that Philip, overjoyed at this display of courage and ambition, kissed his son tearfully, declaring: "My boy, you must find a kingdom big enough for your ambitions.
Lingchi ( IPA: lǐŋ.ʈʂʰɨ̌, Chinese: 凌遲 ), usually translated " slow slicing " or " death by a thousand cuts ", was a form of torture and execution used in China from around the 10th century until the early 20th century. It was also used in Vietnam and Korea.
The force said Peter Lynch was taken to hospital with suspected stab wounds and died later. A 34-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder and has since been released on police bail.
It was also referenced in TV sitcom ‘’Only Fools and Horses’’ where lead character Del Boy is said to have treated a stab wound with “TCP and a flannel”, owing to his fear of hospitals. See also. Bactine; Dettol; Germolene; Savlon; References
Livery yard. A livery yard, livery stable or boarding stable, is a stable where horse owners pay a weekly or monthly fee to keep their horses. A livery or boarding yard is not usually a riding school and the horses are not normally for hire (unless on working livery - see below). Facilities at a livery yard normally include a loose box or ...