ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 January 1998
Page Count: 4

Technique for Dissecting the Cervical Vertebral Column
Berzlanovich, AM
University of Vienna,

Sim, E
Meidling Traumatology Center,

Muhm, MA
University of Vienna,

(Received 28 February 1997; accepted 17 June 1997)

Abstract

Dissecting the cervical vertebral column usually is presumed in the course of a routine autopsy to be difficult and time-consuming. Additionally, most techniques described in the literature lead to extensive mutilation of the corpse. We present a method which can be performed quickly and is learned easily. The major advantage of our technique is that the integrity of the corpse, in particular of the facial surface, is maintained.

Keywords:
forensic science, autopsy, vertebral column, dissection

Paper ID: JFS16110J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS16110J
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