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2268098099Odontologydentistry; study of the biology and repair of teeth0
2268098100Dentitioncomplement of teeth of an individual1
2268098101Bite Marksusually horse-shoe shaped pattern left in inanimate objects or the tissue of a victim2
2268098102Negligencefailure to treat the patient at the highest level of care and competency3
2268098103Prognosispredicted outcome of a patient's condition4
2268098104Primary Dentitionthe 20 baby teeth5
2268098105Permanent Dentitionthe 32 adult teeth6
2268098106Maxillaupper jaw7
2268098107Mandiblelower jaw8
2268098108Enamelouter covering of the crown of the tooth9
2268098109Cementumouter covering of the roof of the tooth10
2268098110Sharpey's Fibersspecialized fibers that connect both the tooth and the alveolar bone to the periodontal ligament11
2268098111Periodontal Ligamentsspecialized connective tissue ligament that holds the tooth in the alveolus12
2268098112Alveolusbony socket in either the maxilla or mandible that holds the tooth13
2268098113Pulpneurovascular tissue in the center of the tooth14
2268098114Commissurecorner of the mouth15
2268098115Ramus of the Mandiblevertical portion of the lower jaw that communicates with the skull16
2268098116Vestibulecircular space formed by the meeting of the jaw and the cheeks17
2268098117Avulsedexpelled or removed18
2268098118Antemortembefore death19
2268098119Perimortemat or around the time of death20
2268098120Dedicated Dimensional Standardlabeled ruler that is used in all analyses and photographs for a given bite mark case21
2268098121Standard of Caremedical or psychological treatment guideline; can be general or specific; specifies appropriate treatment based on scientific evidence and collaboration between medical and/or psychological professionals involved in the treatment of a given condition22
2268098122Forensic Toxicologyexamination of all aspects of toxicology (the study of drugs and poisons that may have legal implications)23
2268098123Postmortem Drug Testingexamination performed on blood, urine, and/or body tissues to determine if drugs were a contributing factor in a death24
2268098124Contrabandin forensic toxicology and drug testing facilities refers to suspected controlled25
2268098125Vitreous Humorocular fluid (fluid in the eye) that is often utilized as a sample for testing in postmortem toxicology26
2268098126Workplace Drug Testingexamination performed on primary blood and urine from employees or job applicants for drug content27
2268098127NIDAnational institute of drug abuse28
2268098128Accuracyability of a measurement to match the value of the quantity measured; correctness29
2268098129Amphetaminecontrolled substance along with its analogs , such as methamphetamine that creates a state of wakefulness, euphoria, and excitatory condition (stimulation)30
2268098130Hallucinogenpsychoactive drug that induces hallucinations or alters sensory experiences31
2268098131Narcoticaddictive substance that reduces pains, alters mood and behavior, and usually induces sleep or stupor32
2268098132Cannabinoidsterm applied to marijuana and parts of the plant cannabis sativa in which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active agent33
2268098133PhencyclidinePCP; drug originally developed as a surgical anesthetic that was discontinued due to adverse patients reactions; abusers of the drug often experience severe psychiatric manifestations34
2268098134CyanideCN; highly toxic chemical especially in the form of gas (hydrogen cyanine)35
2268098135Chain of Custodydocumented process the evidence goes through from the point of gathering to the final presentation in the court; intended to assure that there has been no tampering or altering the evidence36
2268098136Gas Chromatographygas flowing through a coated tube separates compounds by their size, weight, and chemical reactivity with the coating of the tube or column37
2268098137Immunoassaystests utilizing antibodies that react with the drug or substance that recognizes the antibody38
2268098138Fluorescenceproperty of a product producing light when acted upon by radiant energy39
2268098139Chemiluminescenceprocess by which light is emitted as a product of a chemical reaction40
2268098140TLCwet chemical test known as thin layer chromatography41
2268098141Ultravioletarea of the light spectrum just past visible violet and before the x-ray region42
2268098142Enhancementrendering an impression more visible through physical, photographic, chemical, or digital methods43
2268098143Retention Timetime required for a substance to travel from the injection port to the detector in a gas or liquid chromatographic system44
2268098144Mass Spectrometrytechnique based of the detection of vaporized molecules and their ionized (charged) fragments; detection and display of the spectra are based on the mass-to-mass charge ratios of the ions; method is specific for qualitative analysis and useful for quantitative analysis45
2268098145Chemical Ionizationa type of mass spectrometry in which a molecule reacts under relatively low energy with a reagent gas rather than fragmenting extensively46
2268098146NISTnational institute of standards and technology47
2268098147LC-MSliquid chromatography-mass spectrometry is a technique that replaces a gas chromatograph with a liquid chromatograph48
2268098148AASatomic absorption spectroscopy; technique for metal analysis utilizing the reduction of a metal in a solution to an atom, usually by a flame49
2268098149NAAneutron activation analysis; technique for metal analysis utilizing the characteristics of emitted radiation for the detection and quantitation of metals50
2268098150Nucleuscellular organelle surrounded by a nuclear envelope; it encloses the chromosomes during the interphase51
2268098151ICP-MSinductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy; modern technique for metal analysis that utilizes radio frequency energy for the detection and quantitation of metals52
2268098152Isotopeschemical element that exits in alternate forms containing identical numbers of protons and different numbers of neutrons53
2268098153Toxicogenomicsfield of science that deals with how genomes respond to toxins54
2268098154LD50quantity of a substance that kills 50 percent of the population55
2268098155GC-MSacronym for gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry56
2268098156Who was the first to use fingerprinting as a method of identification on a large scale?Sir William Hershel-185657
2268098157Who was the first to devise a method of classification based on fingerprints?Dr. Henry Faulds-188058
2268098158Who's was the first official use of a fingerprint in the United States?Gilbert Thompson-188259
2268098159What were Sir Francis Galton's calculations of the odds of two individual fingerprints being the same?1 in 64 billion60
2268098160Who began the first fingerprint files?Juan Vucetich -189161
2268098161When was the first criminal fingerprint identification made?189262
2268098162When was the introduction of fingerprints for criminal identification in England and Wales?190163
2268098163What is the classification system for fingerprinting used in all English speaking countries called?Henry Classification System64
2268098164What does AFIS stand for?Automated Fingerprint Identification System65
2268098165What does the AFIS do?Provides: -Automated fingerprint search -latent print searching capability -electronic image storage -electronic exchange of fingerprints and responses 24/766
2268098166What does the acronym CPIN stand for? How does it work?C-Commonwealth P-Photo I-Imaging N-Network A computer network that extends PA and is used to record and store digital photos of crime suspects67
2268098167Ballisticsthe science that deals with the motion, behavior, and effects of projectiles, most often firearms and bullets.68
2268098168Odontologyin forensics, examination of bite marks and dental identification of corpses.69
2268098169Pathologyinvestigation of sudden, unexplained, or violent death.70
2268098170Entomologythe study of insects.71
2268098171Palynologythe study of pollen and spores.72
2268098172Polygraphythe use of the "lie detector". Polygraph = lie detector73
2268098173LacerationCaused by a blunt object74
2268098174Incised woundsCaused by a sharp object75
2268098175Perforating gunshot woundHas an entrance and an exit wound76
2268098176Penetrating gunshot woundDoes not have an exit wound.77
2268098177Mechanism of DeathBiochemical or physiologic abnormality produced by the cause of death that is incompatible with life78
2268098178Manner of Death MODThe fashion in which the cause of death came to be.79
2268098179Rigor mortisStiffening of the muscles that occurs following the death of a person. The glycogen in the body is not reformed leaving muscles stiff80
2268098180Livor MortisDiscoloration of the body which occurs from te settling of red blood cells after the blood stops circulating. Lividity becomes fixed at 12hrs81
2268098181Algor MortisCooling of the body that occurs after death. This obviously varies greatly.82
2268098182Mechanical traumasCan be sharp or blunt. Blunt traumas are further divided into firearm and non-firearm.83
2268098183Non-penetrating traumasCan be sharp or blunt. Blunt traumas are further divided into firearm and non-firearm.84
2268098184GSRGun shot residue Gun powder leftover from shooting a gun85
2268098185DOADead on arrival, Death on Arrival86
2268098186Cannabismarujuana;pot87
2268098187Teratogenan agent that can cause birth defects in an embryo or fetus. two well-known examples are alcohol and thalidomide.88
2268098188AlkaloidExamples are cocaine, nicotine, strychnine, caffenine, and morphine.89
2268098189Analgesicsdrugs that relieve pain.90
2268098190Presumptive Testtest that presumes the presence of the questioned substanced; also called a screening test.91
2268098191Osteonsstructures in bones that carry the blood supply.92
2268098192Femurlong bone found in the leg extending from the hip to the knee.93
2268098193Tibialong bone found in the leg extending from the knee to the ankle.94
2268098194Humeruslong bone found in the arm extending from the shoulder to the elbow. upper arm95
2268098195Radiuslong bone found in the arm extending from the elbow to the wrist.96
2268098196Os Pubisarea on the anterior side of the pelvis where the hip bones come together.97
2268098197Ventral Arca bony ridge that is formed on the ventral (lower) side of the female os pubis.98
2268098198Epiphysesgrowth plates found at the ends of the long bones. they form in adolescence and fuse to the bone during early adulthood.99
2268098199Diaphysisthe shaft of a long bone.100
2268098200Iliac Crestfound on the top of the hip bone.101
2268098201Claviclealso known as the collarbone; its medial ends meet in the center of the body.102
2268098202Suturesimmovable joints where bonesare joined together. they are visible as seams on the surface.103
2268098203Symphysisa place where two bones meet and may rub together.104
2268098204Caucasoiddescriptor for people of European, Middle Eastern, and East Indian descent.105
2268098205Negroiddescriptor for people of African, Aborigine, and Melanesian descent.106
2268098206Monogoloiddescriptor for people of Asian, Native American, Polynesian descent.107
2268098207Modus Operandi (MO)the characteristic method of operation of a criminal; sometimes referred to as MO.108
2268098208Statutory Lawlegislative acts declaring, commanding, or prohibiting something.109
2268098209Common Law or Case LawType of law that is formulated by judges or determined by court decisions.110
2268098210Civil LawA law that governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights.111
2268098211Criminal LawCodes of behavior related to the protection of property and individual safety112
2268098212Misdemeanora minor crime, less than a felony, usually punished with a fine or confinement other than in a prison.113
2268098213Felonya serious crime, such as murder, punishable by more than one year of imprisonment up to excution.114
2268098214What is the two-pronged test that foresic pathologists use?First, is the death sudden. Second, was the death expected.(i.e. if person had been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease then death would have been expected even if sudden.115
2268098215What two methods to pathologist use to obtain DNA from victim for future DNA analysis?A drop of blood or a hair with the blub still attached116
2268098216What are the three major subgroupings of forensic psychiatry?Criminal forensic psychiatry, civil forensic psychiatry, administrative forensic psychiatry.117
2268098217Dactyloscopythe study of fingerprints. the word is drived from the Greek daktulos, meaning finger.118
2268098218Anthropometrythe study of human body measurements. the word is derived from the Greek anthropos, meaning man.119
2268098219Loopfingerprint pattern with one or more ridges entering from one side, curving, then going out on the same side entered.120
2268098220Deltatriangular area found in all loop and whorl patterns121
2268098221Corearea found near the center of all loop and whorl patterns.122
2268098222Whorlfingerprint pattern with at least two deltas and a core.123
2268098223Archleast common and simpliest fingerprint pattern. they have no delta or core. all ridges enter one side and exit the other.124
2268098224Visible Printfingerprint left by a finger that has touched blood, paint, ink, or the like.125
2268098225Latent Printfingerprint made by the deposit of perspiration or body oils; invisible to the naked eye until developed.126
2268098226Minutiaein description of fingerprints, ridge characteristics.127
2268098227Bifurcationscommon minutiae, shaped like a two-pronged fork.128
2268098228Locard Exchange Principlethere is always a cross transfer of evidence between suspect and victim or locale.129
2268098229Cuticle (Hair)tough, clear outside covering of the hair shaft.130
2268098230Cortex (Hair)middle layer of the hair shaft that provides strength; compromises most of the hair mass.131
2268098231Medulla (Hair)the spongy anterior core of hair that gives it flexibilty; appears as a canal in the middle of the shaft.132
2268098232KeratinA fiber protein that is the principal component of hair, skin, and nails is133
2268098233False Positivea test result that comes out positive when it should not; often caused by comtamination or failure to run a control.134
2268098234Catalysta small amount of a substance that increases the rate of a reaction without being used up in the process.135
2268098235Viscositythe resistance of a fluid to flow. water is low relative to syrup. heating generally lowers this of a liquid.136
2268098236Homopolymerspolymers made up of one type of repeating unit. each is made from one monomer only.137
2268098237Polyethersa series of carbon atoms connected by oxygen atoms.138
2268098238ChromatographyA technique that is used to separate the components of a mixture based on the tendency of each component to travel or be drawn across the surface of another material.139
2268098239Eluteto extract one material from another, usually by means of a solvent.140
2268098240Designer Drugdrugs synthesized with particular pharmacological characteristics, designed for abuse and evasion of specific drug laws.141
2268098241Cheliloscopythe study of lip prints, from the Greek word cheilos, meaning lip.142
2268098242Conchoidal FractureA curved fracture surface; looks like the inside of a clam shell143
2268098243Hemoglobinthe oxygen carrier that gives red blood cells their color. it is composed of four globen (protein) chains, each with heme group.144
2268098244Precipitin Testtest that distingushes between human and animal blood145
2268098245Chemiluminescencethe emmission of light from a chemical reaction. within an organism such as a firefly. it is called bioluminescence.146
2268098246Antigensforeign substances in the body that are capable of causing disease. the presence of antigens triggers an immune response, usually the production of antibodies.147
2268098247Agglutinatean allergic reaction where red blood cells clump together, usually in response to a particular antibody.148
2268098248Serologythe laboratory study of body fluids using specific antigen and serum antibody reactions.149
2268098249Erythrocytesred blood cells.150
2268098250LeukocytesWhite Blood Cells151
2268098251ABOa basic classification system for blood types based upon the reaction of antigens and antibodies.152
2268098252Taxonomythe classification ont things in an orderly way that indicates natural relationships.153
2268098253Carrionthe carcass of a dead and decaying animal.154
2268098254Postmortem Interval (PMI)the time elapsed since a person has died.155
2268098255CaliberA measure of the inside diameter of a firearm barrel156
2268098256Borethe interior diameter of a gun barrel.157
2268098257GaugeA measure related to the diameter of the bore and the size of the shotshell designed for that bore158
2268098258Shotlead spheres in a shotgun shell.159
2268098259Sluga single shot or bullet in a shotgun shell.160
2268098260Striaeparallel sets of scratches on a bullet caused by unique markings in the bore of a rifled weapon.161
2268098261Head Stampnumerals, letters, and symbols on the base of a cartridge showing the manufacturer, caliber, and code.162
2268098262Breechportion of the gun that contains the firing mechanism.163
2268098263Magazinea container that holds cartridges under spring pressure to be fed into the gun's chamber; also called a clip.164
2268098264Chamberpart of the firearm that contains a cartridge for firing.165
2268098265Blind Forgeryone made without a model of this signnature or writing being forged.166
2268098266Forgeryan item prepared with the intent to deceive or defraud. it can be an autograph, a book, a painting, a baseball card, a stamp, an antique, or almost anything.167
2268098267Simulated Forgeryone made by copying a genuine signature.168
2268098268Traced Forgeryone made by tracing a genuine signature.169
2268098269Indented Writingimpressions left under paper that has been written on.170
2268098270When were psychologists recognized in court?Jenkins v United States 1962171
2268098271Name the 4 roles of a forensic psychologists.1. Research: investigate legal processes and phenomena 2. Intervention (aka treatment or therapy) 3. Assessment: psychological appraisal 4. Consultation: provide information to agencies including police departments judges, attorneys and jail staff172
2268098272What is the most prevalent area of forensic psychology research?Eyewitness testimony173
2268098273Confession.Admission of guilt • Most damaging piece of evidence in a trial174
2268098274False confession.Admission of guilt by an innocent person175
2268098275Name the 3 primary reasons for a false confession.1. Publicity 2. To end punishment 3. Highly suggestible and stressed176
2268098276Name 2 main roles of a forensic psychologist in assessment.1. Involves test administration 2. Testify as expert witness177
2268098277What are the 3 primary states when testifying as an expert witness?1. Dangerousness: likelihood to cause emotional or physical harm 2. Competency: ability to understand nature and purpose of court proceedings 3. Insanity: legal term for unsoundness of mind such that nature of a (criminal) act was not perceived to be wrong178
2268098278What are the 4 areas of dangerousness?1. Violence 2. Suicide 3. Child and domestic abuse 4. Sexual abuse179
2268098279Name 2 way to be considered for insanity.1. Cannot distinguish fantasy from reality 2. Subject to uncontrollable impulsive behavior180
2268098280Name 2 possible verdicts if one is found insane.1. Not guilty by reason of insanity 2. Not guilty by reason of temporary insanity181
2268098281SignatureUnique manner in which a person commits crime to emotionally fulfill himself182
2268098282Who was the Vampire of Sacramento? Give some background information.• Richard Trenton Chase • Unemployed, white male, 27 years old • Lived alone, 1 block from killings • Found body parts and bloodstained blender, calendar with more dates183
2268098283What is Algor mortis? Time FrameDefiniton:Decrease in body temperature after death Time:Body cools at a rate of 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit per hour for the first 12 hours then 1 degree Fahrenheit per hour for the next 12 to 18 hours184
2268098284What is Livor Mortis? Time Frame?Definition:Purple/red discoloration in the dependent areas of the body due to accumulation of blood after cardiac activity has ceased Time:Begins between 30 minutes to 2 hours after death Usually "fixed" by 8 to 12 hours after death185
2268098285What are the specific types of lividity and what causes them?Cherry red lividity: carbon monoxide poisoning, cyanide poisoning and cold temperatures ~Minimal lividity: hypovolemic shock or anemia186
2268098286What was the first published account involving a convition based on bite marks as evidence.Doyle v. State; Texas, 1954187
2268098287PathologyThe study of disease188
2268098288BiopsyExamination of a tissue sample189
2268098289TheoryA set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena190
2268098290AutopsyAn examination of the body after death usually with such dissection as will expose the vital organs for determining the cause of death.191
2268098291Cytopathologystudy of the diseases of cells192
2268098292Clinical pathologyInvolves the analysis and interpretation of the chemical, hormonal, and biochemical components of body fluids to determine whether a disease is present193
2268098293MicrobiologyInvolves the testing and diagnosis of material to determine which infectious organism is infecting or investing the patient194
2268098294HistopathologyMicroscopic analysis of diseased tissue195
2268098295HematopathologyDiagnosis blood disease And blood forming organs196
2268098296NeuropathologistFocuses on disease of the nervous system197
2268098297DermatopathologyFocuses on skin diseases198
2268098298Forensic pathologyMain effort is to determine the cause of death and the circumstances of how the death occurred199
2268098299CoronerWord comes a from the Anglo-Norman word corouner, a word derived from coroune ("crown"). May not be physician/ pathologist. Usually decides if an autopsy is needed then hires a hospital/ forensic pathologist to perform. Is given past medical records and injuries200
2268098300Medical ExaminerForensic pathologist (death investigator) Does not work from a medical chart. Examining clothes is very important in establishing how the death occurred201
2268098301CTComputed tomography202
2268098302MRIMagnetic Resonance Imaging203
2268098303Postmortem intervalTime of death204
2268098304Algor mortisCooling of the body; normal temp is approx 98.6° and this is maintained 1-3 hours after death then the body begins to cool at a rate of approx 1° per hour205
2268098305Livor mortisDiscoloration of the body; occurs when the heart stops beating, the blood stops circulating and stagnates.206
2268098306Rigor mortisStiffening of the body; begins 20 minutes after death with the smaller muscles of the jaw then continues over the next 6-12 hours and over the next 12-24 hours disappears ually in the same way it appeared207
2268098307Postmortem lividitythe setting of the blood in the body after death, which results in a blue/purple discoloration of the skin208
2268098308ContusionA black or blue injury209
2268098309Cadaveric spasmThe muscles contract forcibly at the moment of death210
2268098310AutolysisSelf loosen; occurs inside the body and affects internal organs, including the brain.211
2268098311MarblingGreenish discoloration begins around the belly button and the numerous veins beneath the skin become visible and may also show greenish discoloration212
2268098312MummificationThe skin shrinks and dries, occurs under specific environmental conditions213
2268098313AdipocereWaxy fat; happens with bodies under water214
2268098314FloatersDecomposed bodies ; wet floaters found in water and dry floaters are found on land215
2268098315Maceratedsoftening and breaking down of skin from prolonged exposure to moisture216
2268098316SkeletonizationThe end result of decomp.. Accelerated by bugs who have infested the body.217
2268098317Forensic entomologistPerson who studies bugs; can determine the approximate postmortem interval based on the type and stage of the insect larvae present218
2268098318Presumptive IDIdentification found on a persons unidentifiable body that is not considered an ID. A positive ID must be made, usually done by friends or relatives.219
2268098319Forensic odontologistForensic dentist; can examine and x-ray the teeth and compare to files of the deceaseds local dentist.220
2268098320Forensic anthropologistPerson who studies bones; can help determine the age, sex, race, and approx height. PHYSICAL anthro can reconstruct an accurate face from a skull.221
2268098321Manner of deathHow death occurred; 5 possibilities - natural -accidental -suicide -homicide -undetermined222
2268098322PericardiumFirbrous sac that encloses the heart. Opened during an autopsy to remove the heart.223
2268098323ArteriosclerosisHardening of the arteries224
2268098324Myocardial InfarctionThe blockage of blood to the heart resulting I'm the death of the heart muscle225
2268098325Small intestinesDuodenum, jejunum, and ileum226
2268098326MeningesMembranes that surround the brain.227
2268098327Dura mater(Meninges) lies just beneath the internal surface of the skull; firm, touch, and fibrous membrane that covers the outside of the brain.228
2268098328Epidural hemmorhageHemorrhage due to trauma between the dura mater and the skull229
2268098329Subdural hemorrhageBlood lies below the dura mater230
2268098330ArachnoidTwo filmy, thin, transparent membranes that cover the brain directly below the mater231
2268098331Pia materThe transparent innermost membrane covering the brain232
2268098332LeptomengingesThe almost inseparable combination of the delicate middle arachnoid (spider-web like membrane) and the transparent inner membrane covering the brain, the pia mater233
2268098333Provisional anatomic diagnosesA listing made of the autopsy findings made by a forensic pathologist234

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