SCI-220 Autopsy Photography

Which of the following is not documented during an autopsy?

• Organ disease

• Clothing

• Wounds

• Position of the body at the scene

An example of manner of death would be blunt force trauma to the head.

• True

• False

Which of the following would not be analyzed during the internal examination of the autopsy?

• Organs

• Mucous membranes

• Posterior torso

• Brain

If an organ is healthy, we do not need to document anything. We only document positive findings.

• True

• False

Which of the following is correct when taking autopsy photos?

• Tools should be cleaned

• Gloved hands cannot be seen in autopsy photos

• The area doesn't need to be cleaned of blood/tissues

• All of the above are correct

Which of the following is not a NAME Standard?

• Taking a photo of the sealed body bag

• A full face photo, cleaned

• Close-up photos of wounds cleaned and unobstructed

• Wound photos must include orientation

What should an overall photograph show?

• A wound only

• General photo of the body with multiple wounds

• A wound connected to a joint

• All of the above can be an overall photo

One purpose of a midrange photograph during autopsies is to show pathways between injuries.

• True

• False

How many photographs are needed to fully document the chest cavity?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Autopsy photographs are the primary form of demonstrative evidence.

• True

• False