Thanatology

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At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

Define death and describe the stages and modes of death. Explain the immediate changes following death.
Enlist and explain the early changes following death. Describe Algor mortis, rigor mortis and livor mortis with regards to their definition, mechanism, modifying factors and medico legal importance. Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connection or reload the browserDisable in this text fieldRephraseRephrase current sentenceEdit in Ginger×
Enlist the late changes following death and describe the definition, modifying factors and medico legal importance of putrefaction, mummification and adipocere formation. Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connection or reload the browserDisable in this text fieldRephraseRephrase current sentenceEdit in Ginger×
Define Autopsy and describe its types, its objectives, rules and procedure along with exhumation.
Describe the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act.

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Q1. Rigor mortis first appears in

Answer: B — It begins in the myocardium; among external muscles it appears first in the eyelids.

LAQ Describe the early and late signs of death and their medico-legal importance. (Practice)