Medicolegal Autopsy — Flashcards

Late signs of death include: _____, Adipocere, Mummification

Negative vital reaction is seen in a(n) _____-mortem wound

_____ is the study and interpretation of postmortem processes of human remains

_____-mortem abrasions are usually present over bony prominences.

Postmortem marbling starts in _____ hours and becomes prominent in 36-48 hours.

_____ is used in estimation of time since death.

Time since death can be calculated using the formula : _____

The order of appearance of rigor mortis: _____

_____ appear on the cornea 3-4 hours after death

Two reliable indicators suggesting that the victim was alive while the fire was in progress:1. Elevated levels of _____ in the circulating blood.2. Carbon particles in the air passages and lungs