FSC 100 LEC 12 Questions and
Correct Answers.
Forensic Pathology - Answer branch of medicine that applies the principles and knowledge of
medical sciences & to problems in the field of law
Medical doctors w/ specialization - Answer Performs autopsies
Medicolegal Autopsy Process - Answer Pre morgue analysis, Morgue analysis - the autopsy,
Post morgue analysis
Phase 2: Morgue Analysis - Answer When body is removed from scene, it is placed inside
body bad w/ police seal over zipper,
phase2 :once bag is opened, autopsy - Answer 1. Evaluation of circumstances of death &
medical history
2. Collection & documentation of trace evid. on/around body
3. Photo & cataloguing of injuries
4. Detailed external examination from head to toe
5. Internal examination
Cause of death - Answer Trauma, event disease or illness that triggers the physiological
processes resulting in death
Manner of death - Answer Description of circumstances surrounding the cause of death
postmortem states - Answer Algor mortis, Livor mortis, Rigor mortis
algor mortis - Answer Occurs 0-2 hrs after death & body loses heat & falls/rises to temp of
surrounding environment
Livor mortis - Answer 1-4, bruises , Blood pools & clots in area free of pressure
Rigor mortis - Answer 2-4, Whole blood cells & settles in livor mortis muscle cells cease
aerobic functioning
stages of decay - Answer Initial decay - body intact, microbes active
Correct Answers.
Forensic Pathology - Answer branch of medicine that applies the principles and knowledge of
medical sciences & to problems in the field of law
Medical doctors w/ specialization - Answer Performs autopsies
Medicolegal Autopsy Process - Answer Pre morgue analysis, Morgue analysis - the autopsy,
Post morgue analysis
Phase 2: Morgue Analysis - Answer When body is removed from scene, it is placed inside
body bad w/ police seal over zipper,
phase2 :once bag is opened, autopsy - Answer 1. Evaluation of circumstances of death &
medical history
2. Collection & documentation of trace evid. on/around body
3. Photo & cataloguing of injuries
4. Detailed external examination from head to toe
5. Internal examination
Cause of death - Answer Trauma, event disease or illness that triggers the physiological
processes resulting in death
Manner of death - Answer Description of circumstances surrounding the cause of death
postmortem states - Answer Algor mortis, Livor mortis, Rigor mortis
algor mortis - Answer Occurs 0-2 hrs after death & body loses heat & falls/rises to temp of
surrounding environment
Livor mortis - Answer 1-4, bruises , Blood pools & clots in area free of pressure
Rigor mortis - Answer 2-4, Whole blood cells & settles in livor mortis muscle cells cease
aerobic functioning
stages of decay - Answer Initial decay - body intact, microbes active
