However, there is a 3/4 inch in length, linear, cutting or incised wound of the top or superior aspect of the pinna of the left ear; a straight metallic probe placed through the major sharp force injury shows that the injury of the superior part of the ear can be aligned with the straight metallic rod, suggesting that the 3 injuries are related; in this instance the total length of the wound path is approximately 6 inches. 
However , there is a 3/4 inch in length , linear , cutting or incised wound of the top or superior aspect of the pinna of the left ear ; a straight metallic probe placed through the major sharp force injury shows that the injury of the superior part of the ear can be aligned with the straight metallic rod , suggesting that the 3 injuries are related ; in this instance the total length of the wound path is approximately 6 inches .