What area is typically NOT seen as a location for defense wounds on a victim?

Defense wounds are injuries that a victim sustains while trying to protect themselves from an assailant during an attack. Commonly, these wounds occur in areas where an individual would instinctively try to shield themselves, such as the hands, arms, and sometimes the face. The hands and fingers are particularly vulnerable as a person often raises them to guard against blows.

The arms are also a common site for defense wounds, as they are often positioned to block strikes aimed at the head or torso. The shoulders and back can sometimes receive wounds if the victim is struck from behind while attempting to protect themselves.

In contrast, the face is typically not regarded as a primary location for defense wounds because while a victim may attempt to shield their face, they are often more focused on protecting their hands and arms during an assault. Therefore, it is less common for a face to exhibit the type of defense wounds that arise from direct attempts at self-defense.