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Normal vs. Abnormal Anatomy Flashcards

1
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What is normal anatomy dependent upon?

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CONTEXT

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What is normal anatomy for this class?

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Majority of humans presenting in a certain way
No CHANGES (traumatic of pathological) detected of FORENSIC SIGNIFICANCE

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What are the different classifications of anatomical abnormalities?

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Congenital
Developmental
Pathological
Traumatic
Decompositional

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4
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Give examples of developmental change

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Growth (height, weight, proportions)
Secondary sex characteristics
Trans individuals pre and post operative

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5
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Give an example of how body proportions change over time.

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At 1 year head takes up 25% of body, vs. 6% as an adult

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What type of changes are age related?

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Metabolic
Degenerative
Wear and tear

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Describe metabolic changes as you age.

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Loss or gain of proteins, minerals, digestive abilities
Body mass distribution changes

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What is degenerative change?

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Loss of function

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9
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Give an example of degenerative change

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Osteoporosis

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What is wear and tear?

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Accumulation of pathology and injury.

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What does wear and tear lead to?

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Loss of healing ability
Loss of immune function

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12
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Give examples of pathological changes to tissue and organs

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Loss of tissue
Scar tissue

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Give examples of immune responses that indicate pathological change.

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Formation of structures (e.g. granuloma)
Sepsis
Cytokine storm

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Give examples of pathological change

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Changes to tissues and organs
Immune response
Loss of function
Associated mental health impacts

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What can cause traumatic change?

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Force
Chemicals
Heat
Environmental conditions

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Give examples of traumatic changes

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Loss/change of tissue
Loss of function
Behavioural change

17
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What is key about decompositional change?

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It is a PROCESS

18
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What is important when interpreting decomp changes?

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Steps can mimic injury or pathology

19
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What environmental factors can influence the steps of decomp?

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Heat
Humidity
Animal activity
Clothing
Body habitus

20
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Are ALL abnormalities forensically significant?

A

No.

21
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Are all pathological abnormalities forensically significant?

A

Depends

22
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When are pathological abnormalities forensically significant?

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In sudden natural death

23
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What is sudden natural death?

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Death occurring within 24-48 hours after symptoms appear

24
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Are traumatic abnormalities forensically significant?

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Depends

25
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Give an example of an abnormality that may or may not be forensically significant.

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Rickets - can be caused by genetics or neglect

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