Account of the Post-Mortem Examination of the Body of Patrick Connell, upon Whom Mr. Brodie Performed the Operation of Tying the External Iliac Artery, in the Year 1828

Morphology of the external iliac artery and its branches express great anatomical variation in humans. The aim of the study was to evaluate the level of origin of the deep circumflex iliac artery in relation to the inguinal ligament at various stages of human life. The study was conducted on 220 non-fixed cadavers of both sexes including 110 male and 110 female bodies at the age of 7 months of intrauterine life to 82 years. Examined corpses showed no pathological abnormalities within pelvis. Three variations of the origin of deep circumflex iliac artery were observed: above, at the level, and below the inguinal ligament. In males aged up to 20 years of age the deep circumflex iliac artery mostly arose above the ligament whereas in individuals over 20 years of age the deep circumflex iliac artery branched off below the ligament (47%). In females younger than 20 years, the artery originated mostly at the level (54%), while in older persons it originated below the ligament (57%). Variations of the origin of deep circumflex iliac artery showed no significant differences depending on the side of the body. In conclusion, the origin of the deep circumflex iliac artery differs thought the prenatal and postnatal life in both sexes. However, in adults it is usually located below the inguinal ligament.

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Record of the Post-Mortem Examination of the Body of President

The American Journal of the Medical Sciences ◽

10.1097/00000441-188110000-00072 ◽

1881 ◽

Vol 82 (164) ◽

pp. 583-590

Author(s):

&NA; &NA;

Keyword(s):

The Body ◽

Post Mortem ◽

Post Mortem Examination

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Post-Mortem Examination of the Body of the Late Dr. J. A. Allen, of Vermont

Boston Medical and Surgical Journal ◽

10.1056/nejm184808020390104 ◽

1848 ◽

Vol 39 (1) ◽

pp. 18-18

Keyword(s):

The Body ◽

Post Mortem ◽

Post Mortem Examination

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Acute Ruminal Drinking in a 2-week old Male Friesian Crossbred Calf

Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences ◽

10.54058/saheljvs.v17i3.108 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (3) ◽

pp. 37-40

Author(s):

S. E. Abalaka ◽

N. A. Sani ◽

I. S. Idoko ◽

O. Z. Tenuche ◽

S. A. Ejeh

Keyword(s):

Early Diagnosis ◽

Cause Of Death ◽

Body Condition ◽

Management Practices ◽

The Body ◽

Post Mortem ◽

Post Mortem Examination ◽

Pathological Conditions ◽

Mucous Membranes

Post-mortem examination was carried out on a 2-week old male Friesian crossbred calf to determine the cause of death. The body condition of the calf was fair with pale mucous membranes. There was petechial to ecchymotic epicardial haemorrhages with mild hydroperitoneum and hepatomegaly. The enlarged rumen contained a large amount of white offensive rancid-smelling curdled milk mixed with watery content while the abomasum contained some sand sediment. A diagnosis of acute ruminal drinking was made based on the calf's age, reportedly feeding entirely on milk ration, and the presence of a large amount of curdled milk in the rumen. Early diagnosis and the treatment of underlying pathological conditions, correction of predisposing management practices, and rumenostomy are some of the ante-mortem ways to combat and improve the prognosis of the condition in affected calves.

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Age-related changes in the hyoid bone: An autopsy-based radiological analysis

Medicine Science and the Law ◽

10.1177/00258024211020278 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 002580242110202

Author(s):

Devendra Jadav ◽

Rutwik Shedge ◽

Tanuj Kanchan ◽

Vikas Meshram ◽

Pawan Kumar Garg ◽

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Keyword(s):

Age Estimation ◽

Hyoid Bone ◽

The Body ◽

Forensic Age Estimation ◽

Chronological Age ◽

Post Mortem ◽

Post Mortem Examination ◽

Bone Fusion ◽

Age Related ◽

Age Related Changes

Forensic age estimation is a crucial aspect of the biological profile of unidentified cadavers. The utility of age-related changes of hyoid bone fusion in forensic age estimation has not been explored much in the past. These age-related changes can be visualised in both the living and the dead using conventional radiography. These changes can assist medico-legal professionals and forensic anthropologists in the identification of unknown deceased, especially when the cadaver is mutilated or charred or when the other well-established indicators of skeletal and dental maturity are absent. The aims of this study were to evaluate age-related changes in the hyoid bone and to ascertain whether these changes may be utilised for age estimation in forensic examinations. The hyoid bone was carefully dissected using a standard procedure from 75 cadavers during post-mortem examination. The hyoid bone was radiographed, and the bone was replaced in the body cavity before the post-mortem examination was completed. Hyoid bone fusion was studied by using a standard grading method. Spearman’s correlation coefficient was calculated between the fusion scores and chronological age to assess their relationship. Box and whisker plots of fusion stage-wise age distribution were constructed to demonstrate the gradual linear relationship between hyoid bone fusion and the chronological age of the study participants. The present study concludes that hyoid bone fusion is an indicator of the chronological age of an individual and can be used in conjunction with other methods of age estimation such as the skeletal and dental age.

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Fatal Head Injury in Homicidal Victims

Medicine Science and the Law ◽

10.1258/rsmmsl.45.3.244 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 45 (3) ◽

pp. 244-248 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Sachidananda Mohanty ◽

Manoj Kumar Mohanty ◽

Manoj Kumar Panigrahi ◽

Sreemanta Kumar

Keyword(s):

Head Injury ◽

Causes Of Death ◽

The Body ◽

Age Group ◽

Post Mortem ◽

Hospital Records ◽

Blunt Force ◽

Post Mortem Examination ◽

Intracranial Lesions ◽

Fatal Injuries

Homicide represents one of the leading causes of death, and the head is the target in the majority of cases. The objective of the present study was to analyze the pattern of head injury among homicidal death victims. Information was obtained by interviewing the accompanying persons, post-mortem examination and perusal of hospital records. Most of the victims were predominantly male and belonged in the age group 21-30 years. Blunt weapons caused the majority of the injuries. Defence wounds were present in 48% of the victims. The street was the place of crime in the majority of cases (46.7%) and in most of the cases there was more than one offender. Multiple assaults were seen on the body in 70% of cases. The skull was fractured in more than 80% of victims and intracranial haemorrhages were seen in 47 victims. Out of 77 cases, 55 victims showed intracranial lesions along with injuries to the skull and scalp. Associated fatal injuries were most commonly present on the neck and chest. The majority of the victims died instantly or within 24 hours. Blunt force is commonly used when the head is the target. Defence wounds, when present, are indicative of the homicidal nature of the attack, and multiple strokes present over the body indicate determination on the part of the accused to end the life of the victim.

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