The initial appearance of many bite wounds is deceptive because the majority of tissue damage occurs below the skin. On limbs, the teeth of the attacking animal often fracture bones. Bites located over the thorax and abdomen frequently penetrate these body cavities. In addition, the teeth crush and lacerate large areas of muscle and subcutaneous fat, creating large areas of dead space, whilst leaving only small puncture wounds in the skin.
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