Question

Identify and describe the eight steps done during an autopsy

Answer 1

1. Taking photographs
2. X-Ray examination
3. Incising the body
4. Removal of abdominal contents
5. Examination
6. Lab investigations
7. Placing back the contents
8. Sealing

Step-by-step explanation

• Taking photographs

Before performing the procedure, the experts need to take the photographs of each and every inch of the body.

• X-Ray examination

The corpse is carefully examined by X-Ray

• Incising the body

A Y shaped incision is given from shoulder to groin region (thus exposing the internal contents of the body)

• Removal of abdominal contents

The abdominal contents are removed (one by one or in some cases as a whole)

• Examination

After removing, the contents are weighed and examined.

• Lab investigations

Fluid specimens are obtained for laboratory examinations.

• Placing back the contents

After the procedure is done, the contents are put back in the body in the same location.

• Sealing

The body is then closed /sealed by suturing.