MEDICO-LEGAL AUTOPSY

Autopsy , necropsy and post-mortem examination are synonymous, although post-mortem examination can have a broader meaning encompassing any ...

MECHANICAL INJURY

ML Classification of Injury : MEDICAL 1.Mechanical A)DUE TO BLUNT FORCE Abrasion Contusion Laceration Fracturew and dislocation B)DUE TO SHA...

INJURY DUE TO HEAT AND ELECTRICITY

The heat source may be dry or wet; where the heat is dry, the resultant injury is called a ‘burn’, whereas with moist heat from hot water, s...

IMPOTENCE AND STERILITY

Definitions: Impotence : Physical inability of either sex to perform sexual act. Sterility: Inability to procreate, Inability to impregnate ...

Forensic Ballistic

Definitions: Ballistics: Forensic ballistics is the science dealing with the investigation of the firearms, ammunitions and the problems ari...

Deaths and Injury in Infancy

Infant- <1 year Infanticide means the unlawful destruction of a child under the age of 1 year. Stillbirth and sudden infant death syndrom...

DROWNING (MECHANICAL ASPHYXIA)

Drowning: Is a form of asphyxia due to aspiration of fluid into the air passage, due to submersion in fluid or water. Complete submersion i...

ASPHYXIAL DEATHS

Asphyxia: Condition in which supply of oxygen to blood and tissues has been reduced below the normal level by some interference with respira...