On postmoem examination, contusion of neck muscles is seen along with fracture of hyoid bone. The most probable cause of death is:
Correct Answer: Throttling
Description: Frequency of hyoid bone fracture : Throttling (maximum)Q***> Hanging (more than 40 years of age) > ligature strangulation Characteristic features of throttling : Fracture of hyoid bone (greater cornu)Q Crescentic finger nail marksQ Fingeip bruises(six penny bruise)Q
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