ESSENTIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED IN FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
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Keywords: Forensic medicine, forensic tools, autopsy instruments, evidence collection, medico-legal examination, postmortem equipmentAbstract
Abstract
Forensic medical examinations are critical in the investigation of deaths,
injuries, and crimes. Accurate results depend heavily on the proper use of specialized
tools and equipment. This paper explores the essential instruments used in forensic
autopsies, injury assessment, sample collection, and laboratory analysis. It also
discusses how these tools contribute to the precision and reliability of forensic
investigations, ensuring legal and scientific integrity.
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