Objectives of Medicolegal Autopsy — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Cadaveric spasm is an _____-mortem phenomenon

Answer: ante (post/ante)

Flashcard 2: An autopsy may be performed at the site of recovery of the body, in the following scenarios :_____ExhumationDM orders

Answer: Advanced stage of putrefaction

Flashcard 3: Cadaveric _____ indicates the time of death

Answer: rigidity (spasm/rigidity)

Flashcard 4: The authorizing officer for autopsy in case of exhumation is a _____.

Answer: magistrate

Flashcard 5: An _____ is an inquiry or investigation into the cause of death*what kinds are followed in India?

Answer: inquest

Flashcard 6: antecedent causes of death is part _____ of death certificate

Answer: 1b,c,d...

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Flashcard 7: fresh fish has _____ eyes

Answer: clear

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Flashcard 8: part _____ of death certificate indicates immediate cause of death

Answer: 1a

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Flashcard 9: Rate of cooling after death is more in _____ and old people (demographic)

Answer: children

Flashcard 10: _____ phenomenon is elicited in quadriceps femoris muscle following death

Answer: Zasko's