What is the situation of the knot of ligature in cases of typical hanging?
Correct Answer: Occiput
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Occiput Typical hanging : The ligature runs from the midline above the thyroid cailage, symmetrically upward on both side of neck to the occipital region, the point of suspension (knot of ligature) being on occiput (at nape of neck). Atypical hanging : Any variation from typical knot site (i.e. other than occiput/nape of neck) is called atypical hanging. Most common site of knot is near one side of mastoid process or angle of mandible.
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