Forensics Final Exam Review - Part 3

What is unintentional death caused by another individual (usually through neglect)?

• Homicide

• Manslaughter

• Suicide

• Therapeutic Complication

What arises from a violent, unexpected death that was not caused by intentional criminal act by another person?

• Homicide

• Suicide

• Accidental Death

• Natural Death

What is solely a medical determination that relates to disease or injury that actually brings about the death?

• Cause of Death

• Manner of Death

• Time of Death

• Natural Death

What is a stiffening of the muscles of the body after death? (Usually begins about 4 and 6 hours after death)

• Rigor Mortis

• Livor Mortis

• Algor Mortis

What is dark red to purple discolored areas of skin (and internal organs) that arises after death?

• Rigor Mortis

• Livor Mortis

• Algor Mortis

Pressure splits open the skin to produce uneven wounds

• Laceration

• Contusion

• Ligature

• Hematoma

• Abrasion

A blood tumor with significant amount of blood collection

• Laceration

• Contusion

• Ligature

• Hematoma

• Abrasion

A thread, rope, or cord

• Laceration

• Contusion

• Ligature

• Hematoma

• Abrasion

Wound caused by rubbing or scrapping an object across the skin

• Laceration

• Contusion

• Ligature

• Hematoma

• Abrasion

Bruise caused by an impact that damages blood vessels

• Laceration

• Contusion

• Ligature

• Hematoma

• Abrasion