1. Introduction To Forensics Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of post mortem examination/ autopsy/ necropsy
A
Examination of the dead body to find the primary cause for death
2
Q
Cause of death (COD)
A
Immediate: ds/injury that present at the time of death
Proximate: original natural ds process that leads to a string of uninterrupted train/event (nak senang maksudnya final link in the chain of events that leads to demise)
3
Q
Mode/mechanism of death
A
According to Bichart;
Coma: brain
Syncope: heart
Asphyxia: respiratory system
4
Q
Definition of manner of death and 4 main manners
A
Design/fashion in which cause of death came into being
- Natural
- Accidental
- Homicidal
- Suicidal
