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Forensic Medicine
Study of medical evidence in legal cases, including thanatology, traumatology, and clinical toxicology.
Thanatology: Science of Death
Covers early and late signs of death, Rigor Mortis, Algor Mortis, and Livor Mortis.
Mechanical Injuries & Traumatology
Detailed study of abrasions, contusions, lacerations, and incised wounds. Differentiating antemortem from postmortem injuries.
Violent Asphyxial Deaths
Focuses on Hanging, Strangulation, Throttling, and Drowning. Clinical and autopsy features.
Forensic Entomology & PMI
Estimation of Post-Mortem Interval (PMI) using insect succession and environmental factors.
Medical Jurisprudence & Ethics
Legal procedures, medical negligence (Malpraxis), informed consent, and professional misconduct.
Sexual Offences & Forensic Gynaecology
Medical examination of victims and accused, signs of rape, sodomy, and pregnancy in legal contexts.
Toxicology: Corrosive & Irritant Poisons
Covers Sulfuric acid, Nitric acid, and heavy metals like Arsenic and Lead.
Neurotoxic & Agricultural Poisons
Detailed study of Organophosphates, Cyanide, Strychnine, and snake envenomation.
Firearms & Explosion Injuries
Ballistics, entry and exit wounds, tattooing, singeing, and blast injuries.
Identity: Anthropometry & DNA Profiling
Personal identification via age estimation from teeth/bones, dactylography, and molecular techniques.
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Typical adult ranges for blood, urine and spinal fluid tests, in conventional and SI units, with a source for every value.
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