Forensic Pathology — Flashcards

Late signs of death include: _____, Adipocere, Mummification

_____ rule: Fracture lines in the skull do not cross each other.

_____ sign is a postmortem change that occurs in the retinal vessels characterised by fragmentation of blood column

_____-coloured PM lividity is due to the formation of methemoglobin.

Muscle reaction is _____ in cadaveric rigidity, but alkaline in cadaveric spasm

Earliest internal change in putrefaction is _____ discolouration of the inner surface of vessels

After death, the temperature of the body falls at the rate of _____ °F/hour in temperate climates, or 0.75 °F/hour in tropical climates.

_____ uterus resists putrefaction whereas uterus soon after delivery putrefies rapidly.

Hint: Virgin/Gravid

_____ test : Weight of lungs Before respiration : 1/70 of body weight, after respiration : 1/35 of body weight

_____ is the scientific study of death among human beings in all aspects.