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Lecture On Forensic Anthropology & Medical Jurisprudence: Identifying Human Remains | MBBS

Dive deep into the fascinating world of Forensic Anthropology and Medical Jurisprudence with this comprehensive MBBS lecture from Santiniketan Medical College's 2023-2024 batch. This video focuses on the crucial aspects of human identification, particularly when dealing with decomposed, fragmented, or skeletal remains. The instructor emphasizes the importance of accurate scientific and logical explanations in forensic medicine. In this lecture, you will explore: The Importance of Identification [00:20]: Understanding why establishing individual identity is paramount in medico-legal cases, including for living individuals and unidentified remains. Methods of Identification [01:26]: A discussion on various methods for identifying both living and deceased individuals, including memory, handwriting, signatures [04:34], and advanced biometric techniques like fingerprints, iris scans, and retinal prints [06:10]. Acquired & Congenital Identity Marks [07:38]: Learn about distinguishing features such as moles (nevi), birthmarks, and scars, and their significance in identification, including detailed descriptions for accurate reporting. Scars [10:20]: Examination of different types of scars (surgical, accidental, post-burn) and their medico-legal importance in determining the nature and age of injuries. Tattoos [13:33]: A detailed discussion on tattoos, how they are formed, their permanence, their use in identifying individuals (including criminals and gang affiliations) [15:20], and methods for their removal [16:05]. The famous "Sydney Shark Case" is presented as a compelling example of tattoo-based identification [19:06]. Complications of Tattoos [23:21]: Understanding the health risks associated with tattoos, including the transmission of blood-borne diseases like HIV and Hepatitis. Identification from Skeletal Remains [26:17]: A foundational segment on identifying individuals from bones, which is critical in cases of decomposition, mass disasters, or prolonged missing persons investigations. Determining Race from Skeletal Remains [27:31]: Discussion on racial variations in skeletal features, particularly the skull, using indices like the Cephalic Index [30:38] and the instruments used for measurement (e.g., Somatometric Calipers) [36:10]. Confirming Human Origin of Bones [34:02]: Essential steps to confirm if bone fragments are human, including the use of precipitin tests [35:08]. Religious Practices in Identification [40:16]: How certain religious customs (e.g., circumcision in Muslim males [42:33], sindoor in Hindu females [41:43]) can aid in narrowing down the identity of remains. Determining Sex from Skeletal Remains [43:49]: A critical component of identification, with an emphasis on the most reliable bone for sex determination – the pelvis [54:07], particularly the subpubic angle [55:29]. Skull and mandible features (e.g., zygomatic arch, mandibular angle [50:48]) are also discussed. Challenges in Sex Determination [59:46]: Addressing difficulties in determining sex in cases of intersex individuals (hermaphroditism) [01:00:50] and concealed sex. Age and Stature Determination [57:39]: An introduction to determining age and stature (height/length) from skeletal remains, highlighting the interrelationship between these factors and sex. This lecture is a vital resource for MBBS students, forensic science enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the medico-legal aspects of human identification. SANTINIKETAN MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL Real Classroom Demonstration/Lecture On: FORENSIC MEDICINE & TOXICOLOGY by Prof. (Dr.) Sobhan Kumar Das (MBBS Batch: 2023-24) Conducted on: 30-10-25