Manual Strangulation Flashcards
1
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What is manual strangulation?
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2
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Circumstances?
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3
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Who are the victims commonly?
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4
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What are the two tests done for autopsy?
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5
Q
What are the internal autopsy findings?
A
Asphyxial findings In addition, contusions of muscles contusional haemorrhage ligament tears dislocations fracture of hyoid bone , thyroid and cricoid cartilage injuries to bloodvessels injuries to laryngeal skeleton fracture of ribs
6
Q
What are the external autopsy findings?
A
cutaneous abrasions- curved due to fingernail
contusions- circular due to fingertip
elongated contusion- due to fingers slide on neck
