OFAD111 Quiz Practice

A person's closest living relative or relatives, which can include spouses, children, parents, siblings, or others designated by law.

next of kin

A medical examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death and the nature of any disease or injury.

autopsy

A term that generally refers to an examination or analysis after death; it can pertain specifically to an autopsy or a detailed discussion or analysis after an event has occurred.

postmortem

A determination of the nature of a disease or condition based on an examination of the patient's symptoms and medical history.

diagnosis

A dead body, especially a human body, used for anatomical or scientific study.

cadaver

A medical doctor who specializes in determining the cause of death by examining a person's body after death, often in cases of suspicious or violent circumstances.

forensic pathologist

The deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another.

homicide

A public official who is responsible for investigating deaths that occur under unusual or suspicious circumstances, often determining the cause of death and ruling on matters such as homicide or accidental death.

coroner

An examination or inquiry, typically conducted by a coroner, to ascertain the facts surrounding a death, especially in cases where the cause of death is unclear or suspicious.

inquest

The study of the structure and relationship of body parts that can be seen with the naked eye.

gross anatomy

The preservation of a body after death through the use of chemicals to delay decomposition.

embalming

lividity

The pooling of blood in the lowest parts of a body after death, which can create a discoloration of the skin.

The escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, either inside or outside the body.

hemorrhage

A term used to describe a body or body part that is balanced and proportionate in shape and appearance, reflecting symmetry in its structure.

symmetrically developed

Located or occurring beneath the dermis (the outer layer of the skin), often referring to structures or substances that are situated below the skin surface.

subdermal

The stiffening of the muscles after death due to chemical changes in the body.

rigor mortis

The pooling of blood in the lowest parts of a body after death, which can create a discoloration of the skin.

livor mortis

A detailed inspection or investigation, often aimed at assessing something's condition or quality.

examination

A comprehensive report detailing the clinical findings of a patient alongside the pathological findings from diagnostic tests, often used to correlate clinical and laboratory data for better understanding of a disease.

clinicopathologic summary

The smallest, cartilaginous process of the sternum (breastbone) that gradually ossifies and becomes bony in adulthood; it is located at the base of the sternum.

xiphoid

Located near the surface; often referring to structures that are not deep within the body and can be observed or felt just beneath the skin.

superficial

The arrangement and condition of muscles in a body or a specific area of the body.

musculature

An imaginary line that runs vertically down the body through the midpoint of the clavicle, often used as a reference point in medical examinations and imaging.

midclavicular line

A clear, pale yellow fluid that resembles serum, found in body cavities, providing lubrication between tissues and organs.

serous fluid

Relating to or characterized by jaundice, a condition in which there is an excess of bilirubin in the blood, causing yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes.

icteric