Forensic Science Concepts

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Glaister Equation

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A mathematical formula used to estimate time of death using body temperature

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Crime Scene

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The location where a suspected crime has occurred and evidence is collected

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Time of Death (TOD)

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An estimate of when a person died based on physical evidence

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Post-Mortem

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Refers to events or changes that occur after death

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Rigor Mortis

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O. The stiffening of muscles after death due to chemical change

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Livor Mortis

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The settling of blood in the lowest parts of the body after death

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Algor Mortis

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A. The cooling of the body after death as it adjusts to the surrounding environment

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Pallor Mortis

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The pale appearance of the skin after death due to lack of blood circulation

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Lividity Pattern

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M. The pattern of discoloration caused by livor mortis that shows body position

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Body Position

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The orientation of the body at or after death, often inferred from lividity