Mr. Specter. Sure—off the record.
(Discussion between Counsel Specter and the witness, Dr. Shaw, off the record.)
Mr. Specter. Let us go back on the record and let the record reflect that we have been discussing another aspect concerning Dr. Shaw's thought that if the main missile had gone through the entire radius, that there would have been more damage, presumably, to the arteries and tendons on the underside of the wrist, and I then called Dr. Shaw's attention to one additional factor in Dr. Gregory's testimony which is reflected in his report that "on the radial side of the arm, small fine bits of cloth consistent with fine bits of mohair were found," which was one of the reasons for Dr. Gregory's thinking that the path was from the dorsal aspect to the volar aspect.
Dr. Shaw. Yes.
Mr. Specter. And Dr. Shaw's reply, if this is correct, Doctor, that you would know of no readily available explanation for that factor in the situation?
Dr. Shaw. Except that it might have been carried by the small fragment which obviously passed through the wrist and attached to that.
Mr. Specter. But could the fragment have carried it from the radial side on it if it had been traveling from the volar side to the radial side?
Dr. Shaw. Yes; it could have carried it through and deposited it on the way through.
Mr. Specter. I see, so it might have started on the volar aspect and could have gone on through.
Dr. Shaw. You know, if we could get that suit of his, it would help a lot.