[Posttraumatic periosteal reaction in the skull arch bones].

The mechanisms of genesis, morphological features of posttraumatic periosteal reaction in skull cap bones were considered. The forensic-medical assessment of this reaction was given.

[Some aspects of forensic-medical studies of dog bite injuries].

The incidence of dog attacks of humans has increased, but no publications or methodological recommendations on this problem appeared. The history of the problem and statistical data reflecting distribution of injuries with regard to sex and age, location of injuries, and time of the day are presented. Signs which help differentiate injuries inflicted by dog and human teeth or injuries with blunt objects are defined.