Postmortem Changes — Flashcards

Postmortem Changes — Flashcards

Postmortem Changes — Flashcards
#1

If a cadaver is recovered in a state of putrefaction and is infested with maggots, time since death can be assessed to be _____ days.

#2

Late signs of death include: _____, Adipocere, Mummification

#3

The order of appearance of rigor mortis:_____

#4

_____ rule describes the sequential onset of rigor mortis in the various muscle groups.

#5

Post-mortem hypostasis persists until _____

#6

_____ is used in estimation of time since death.

#7

Pugilistic attitude/heat stiffening is due to _____

#8

Time since death can be calculated using the formula : _____

#9

The order of appearance of rigor mortis: _____

#10

_____ appear on the cornea 3-4 hours after death

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