Autopsy Vocab

What small, green structure is 1 pointing to that is on the underside of the liver?

• large intestine

• kidney

• gall bladder

• stomach

Which option lists the areas of the pig correctly?

• posterior B-ventral C- anterior D-dorsal

• anterior B- dorsal C-ventral D- posterior

• anterior B-dorsal C-posterior D-ventral

• ventral B- dorsal C- anterior D- posterior

Which of the following is typically the first step in an autopsy procedure?

• Examination of the internal organs

• External examination of the body

• Collection of toxicology samples

• Weighing the organs

Which professional is primarily responsible for conducting an autopsy?

• Forensic psychologist

• Forensic pathologist

• Crime scene investigator

• Coroner

What is the term for the discoloration of the skin due to the settling of blood after death?

• Rigor mortis

• Livor mortis

• Algor mortis

• Decomposition

What is the primary purpose of an autopsy in forensic investigations?

• To determine the cause of death

• To preserve the body for burial

• To diagnose diseases

• To perform surgical procedures

Which of the following is NOT typically examined during an autopsy?

• Internal organs

• Hair samples

• Bone density

• Skin condition

Which organ is typically examined last during an autopsy?

• Heart

• Brain

• Liver

• Lungs

Which of the following terms refers to the stiffening of muscles after death?

• Rigor mortis

• Livor mortis

• Algor mortis

• Decomposition

What is the primary focus of a forensic autopsy?

• Determining the cause of death

• Diagnosing diseases

• Performing surgical procedures

• Preserving the body for burial