[p. 148] And there are
many varieties of contusion; for they occur to a greater or less degree,
and to a greater depth, so as sometimes to extend through the whole
bone; or to a less depth, so as not to extend through the whole bone;
and to a greater and smaller length and breadth. But it is not possible
to recognize any of these varieties by the sight, so as to determine
their form and extent; neither, indeed, is it visible to the eyes
when any mischief of this kind takes place, and immediately after
the injury, whether or not the bone has been actually bruised, as
is likewise the case with certain fractures at a distance from the
seat of injury.
Part 6
And the bone being fractured, is sometimes depressed inwards from
its natural level along with the fractures, otherwise there would
be no depression; for the depressed portion being fractured and broken
off, is pushed inwards, while the rest of the bone remains in its
natural position; and in this manner a fracture is combined with the
depression. This is the third mode. There are many varieties of depression,
for it may comprehend a greater and a small extent of bone, and may
either be to a greater depth, or less so, and more superficial.
Part 7
When a hedra, or dint of a weapon, takes place in a bone, there may
be a fracture combined with it; and provided there be a fracture,
contusion must necessarily be joined, to a greater or less extent,
in the seat of the dint and fracture, and in the bone which comprehends
them. This is the fourth mode. And there may be a hedra, or indentation
of the bone, along with contusion of the surrounding bone, but without
any fracture either in the hedra or in the contusion inflicted by
the weapon. But the indentation of a weapon takes place in a bone,
and is called hedra, when the bone remaining in its natural state,
the weapon which struck against the bone leaves its impression on
the part which it struck. In each of these modes there are many varieties,
with regard to the contusion and fracture, if both these be combined
with the hedra, or if contusion alone, as it has been already stated
that there are many varieties of contusion and fracture. And the hedra,
or dint, of itself may be longer and shorter, crooked, straight, and circular; and there are many varieties of this mode, according to
the shape of the weapon; and they may
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