Its really confusing
There are three major groups of blood patterns
1) Passive which has three sub catagories
a) Passive Drop - Bloodstain drop(s) created or formed by the force of gravity acting alone.
b) Drip Pattern - A bloodstain pattern which results from blood dripping into blood.
c) Flow Pattern - A change in the shape and direction of a bloodstain due to the influence of gravity or movement of the object.
2)Projected which has 7 sub catogories
a) Low Velocity Impact Spatter (LVIS) - A bloodstain pattern that is caused by a low velocity impact\force to a blood source.
b) Medium Velocity Impact Spatter (MVIS) - A bloodstain pattern caused by a medium velocity impact\force to a blood source. A beating typically causes this type of spatter.
c) High Velocity Impact Spatter (HVIS) - A bloodstain pattern caused by a high velocity impact\force to a blood source such as that produced by gunshot or high-speed machinery.
d) Cast-Off Pattern - A bloodstain pattern created when blood is released or thrown from a blood-bearing object in motion.
e) Arterial Spurting (OR Gushing) Pattern - Bloodstain pattern(s) resulting from blood exiting the body under pressure from a breached artery.
Back Spatter - Blood directed back towards the source of energy or force that caused the spatter.
Expiratory Blood - Blood that is blown out of the nose, mouth, or a wound as a result of air pressure and/or air flow which is the propelling force.
3) which has 2 sub catogories
a) Wipe Pattern - A bloodstain pattern created when an object moves through an existing stain, removing and/or altering its appearance.
b) Swipe Pattern - The transfer of blood from a moving source onto an unstained surface. Direction of travel may be determined by the feathered edge.
Wow how confusing is that