Definitions
What is Mortis
It is the anatomical term for changes in a body after the moment of death
What is the body temperature of the body at the first hour of its death
35.89 Celsius
When you cant identify how the person died
Undetermined
What are the five main questions ME use when investigating a death
Who,when,where,how,by what means
When rigid has been complete, how many hours has it been?
12 hours
What is the Stiffening of the muscle
Rigor Mortis
What is the body temperature when its been dead for 24 hours
22.67 Celsius
Camilla decided to take a bunch of pills and hung herself after seeing rumors of herself on the internet, what type of death is this?
Suicide
What are ME trained for when they are called up to investigate death that may effect the public interest
Forensic Pathologist
What is the temperature loss after 12 hours of death in Fahrenheit?
.7 degrees per hour
Livor Mortis
What is the body temperature when its been dead for 13 hours
26.94 Celsius
joey found his grandma still laying on her bed after she was supposed to be up two hours ago, still and not moving or breathing, no sign of a homicide or injuries, what type of death is this
Natural
How do you become a ME
Bachelor’s degree in a science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
Medical degree
Fellowship
What factors accelerate the rate of rigor?
Warm temperature, clothing, sun exposure, activity, exercise, and thin figure.
What is it called when the body changes temperature
Algor Mortis
what is the body temperature when its been dead for 4 hours
35.56 Celsius
What is the most common type of death that suspects decide to claim
Accidental
What are the duties of an ME
Talk with detectives and crime scene personnel
Examine scene,victim or victims
Collect any personal items or evidence
Take possession of the body and transport to medical examiner’s office
How does the stomach determine the time of death?
If undigested stomach contents are present, death occurred 0-2 hours after the last meal.
What is the name of the Mortis when the body changes color blue
Palor Mortis
What is the body temperature when its been dead for 36 hours
17.99 Celsius
Sammy was found in his house with a knife in his stomach with his organs coming out and a pool of blood
Homicide
What are duties of the ME at the office
Take more detailed photos of the condition of the body
Remove and package any items that's on the body
Document any injuries of the body
perform autopsy
write reports of findings
What is the temperature loss for the first 12 hours in Fahrenheit?
1.4 degrees per hour