Autopsies

Question 1

Manner of Death

Answer 1

The circumstances that result in death (unnatural or natural)

Question 2

Cause of death

Answer 2

The specific injury, trauma, or disease that caused the death (example: gunshot wound)

Question 3

Mechanism of Death

Answer 3

What happens inside the body to result in death (example: extreme loss of blood)

Question 4

External Exam

Answer 4

A description of the body is recorded, measured, and weighed (hair and eye color, sex, etc.) (STEP 1)

Question 5

Internal Exam

Answer 5

First, cut from the shoulder to the center. “Y incision”. Organs are first examined in place then taken out and weighed. (STEP 2)

Question 6

Identification

Answer 6

Tattoos, birthmarks, and scars, were all noted. IDs, documents, and friends/ relative’s notes are also noted (STEP 3)

Question 7

Sample Collection

Answer 7

Samples of blood, urine and tissues are collected to be sent to labs (STEP 4)

Question 8

Examination of the brain

Answer 8

Brain is weighed and examined (STEP 5)

Question 9

Stomach content

Answer 9

Stomach content examined. May find pills, etc. It can also help find the time of death (STEP 6)