UNIT 2 AUTOPSY INCISIONS

Question 1

Cutting of bones to expose the cavities and internal organs

Answer 1

SECONDARY AUTOPSY INCISIONS

Question 2

A ‘Y’ shaped incision is made from the suprasternal notch to symphysis pubis. It extends from thes uprasternal notch over the clavicle to its center on both sides and passes upwards over the neck, behind
the ear

Answer 2

Modified Y-shaped Incision

Question 3

Exposes not only the torso but also part of the neck
anatomy

Answer 3

Modified Y shaped Incision

Question 4

It is a straight line incision extending from the chin to
the symphysis pubis.

Answer 4

I-shaped Incision

Question 5

Mastoid-to-Mastoid incision steps

Answer 5

(A) Coronal Scalp Incision, from mastoid to mastoid
(B) Scalp Reflection, Skull Cap removal
(C) Removal of the Brain

Question 6

Incision along the axilla and is directed towards the
center of the chest at the level of the sternal plate

Answer 6

Y shaped Incision

Question 7

For women, the Y-incision is curved around the __________ before meeting at the breast bone.

Answer 7

bottom of
the breasts

Question 8

Used in forensic examination of the neck

Answer 8

Modified Y shaped

Question 9

Primary Autopsy Incisions (on skin):

Answer 9

1. For scalp:
   a. Mastoid-to-mastoid incision
2. For trunk:
   a. I shaped
   b. Y shaped
   c. Modified Y shaped

Question 10

GOAL OF PERFORMING THE INCISIONS:

Answer 10

1. To expose the chambers of the Heart
2. To expose the inner lungs
3. To expose the inner liver
4. To open the urinary bladder cavity
5. To expose the GIT lumen

Question 11

Takes a lot of skill not to reach the brain parenchyma

Answer 11

SAWING OF THE SKULL:

Question 12

Most common incision, provides the widest exposure

Answer 12

Y-shaped incision

Question 13

SECONDARY AUTOPSY INCISIONS:

Answer 13

1. SAWING OF THE SKULL
2. CUTTING OF THE STERNAL PLATE:

Question 14

Not preferred because the incision on the neck is evident

Answer 14

I shaped Incision

Question 15

s avoided because of the fibrous ligament beneath it
(difficult to cut)

Answer 15

Belly button

Question 16

Starts near the acromian process and progresses downwards towards the xiphoid process. The incision
is then extended till the symphysis pubis. Also, a similar incision is done on the opposite side of the
body.

Answer 16

Y-shaped Incision

Question 17

The incisions performed on visceral organs as they are examined, opened, and dissected for individual pathologic gross examination

Answer 17

QUATERNARY AUTOPSY INCISIONS (FOR VISCERAE)

Question 18

Used in young individuals such as infants and the pediatric age
group

Answer 18

I-shaped incision