Pathology Flashcards
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forensic pathology
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subfield that focuses on determining cause of death for persons who died suddenly, unexpectedly, or violently
2
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external examination during autopsy
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- inspection of external surface
- weight and measurement
- signs of decomposition
- associated objects
- note injuries, scars, and tattoos
3
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opening the trunk during an autopsy
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- opening up the midsection
- Y incision
- sternal plate removed
4
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examination of internal organs in an autopsy
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organs are removed, examined, weighted, and dissected
5
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tissues during an autopsy
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- sections of diseased or injured tissues and preserved for further studies
- specimens for toxicology testing
- DNA analysis
6
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how are tissues preserved?
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- fixed in formaldehyde
- encased in paraffin
- stained
- mounted on glass slide
7
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specimens for toxicology testing
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- urine
- blood
- bile
8
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DNA analysis during autopsy
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- blood
- hairs pulled from head
- non preserved tissue
9
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removal of the brain during autopsy
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- cut made ear to ear along the back of the head
- skin folded over and a stryker saw is used to cut through the cranial vault
10
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final tasks of an autopsy
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- return organs
- sew skin back in place
- wash
11
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blunt force injury - bruise
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- blood escapes from damaged vessels
- many factors affect degree of bruising
12
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age of bruise
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- hemoglobin -> biliverdin -> bilirubin
- blue / red -> purple -> green -> light green -> yellow
13
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blunt force injuries
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- sufficient force to overstretch the skin to the point of tearing
- most common in skin directly over bone
14
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sharp force trauma - incised wound
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- clean edges
- no bridges
- longer than deep
- lack of bruising
15
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sharp force trauma - stab wound
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- puncture wound
- deeper than wide
- some bruising