This way of calculating TOD looks at the siffness of the body after death
what is rigor mortis
this death results from normal biological processes, such as old age, or disease
what is natural death
Loss of Oxygen is also known as _____
Asphyxia
the examination of dead bodies to determine COD
what is an autopsy
this way of calculating TOD looks at the body temperature after death
what is algor mortis
this death results from the intentional taking of ones own life
what is suicidal death
Stippling/ Tattooing is formed a __
Gun Shot Wound
What is a Forensics Pathologist?
this way of calculating TOD looks at the discoloration of the skin, where blood pools, after death
what is livor mortis
this death is the result of one human killing another
what is homicidal death
Stab wounds would classify as this type of trauma
Sharp Force Trauma
The bursting of blood vessels due to strangulation is called?
Petichae
after about ___ hours, the entire body is in rigor
About 12 Hours
this death is the result of an unintentional loss of life
what is accidental death
Death caused by an object with a dull surface
Blunt Force Trauma
What is the formula for AOI? ( Blood Spatter)
(Sin-1 W/L)
The body losses ___ Degrees up to 12 hours
1.4 Degrees
this type of death could be supported by 2 or more MOD, and there is not enough evidence to support 1 over the other
what is undetermined death
Exsanguination
How long does it take for the eye to dry out if eyes are closed during death?
24 Hours
this organ is used to take a dead bodies temperature
what is the liver