In addition to lung or heart damage, a stab wound inflicted at or below nipple level may also cause damage to the:
1. Abdomen.
2. Trachea.
3. Larynx.
4. Urinary bladder.
Abdomen.
Rationale: During expiration, the dome of the diaphragm reaches as high as the fifth rib. Stab wounds to the chest at or below the level of the nipple should be inspected for abdominal injury as well. The trachea, larynx, and bladder would not be within reach of the typical stab wound instrument.
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