Definition
- Flow Pattern
- A bloodstain pattern resulting from the movement of a volume of blood on a surface due to gravity or movement of the target.

Bloodstain Example - Flow Pattern
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Description
This flow pattern was generated by drawing blood into a large-bore syringe and projecting it at the target.
There was enough volume to allow the excess blood to collect and flow down the target.
Alternate Terminology
Bevel & Gardner | Non-spatter Family - Regular Margin - Flow |
James, Kish & Sutton | Passive - Contact/Transfer - Flow |
Wonder | May be a criteria for Spatter Not a Criteria - Volume |
Old IABPA | Flow Pattern |