Mummification

Forensic Medicine

1. MUMMIFICATION NUR IZZATUL NAJWA BINTI SHARUPUDDIN 082015100036

2. DEFINITION PROCESS OF DESSICATION OF BODY IN DRY WARM CONDITION WITH A DRAUGHT OF AIR

3. INTRODUCTION Optimum condition : high environmental temp , low humidity, good ventilation Once the changes are complete, the body will remain in that condition indefinitely No growth of microorganism

4. HOW DOES IT OCCURS ? The natural process occur in extremely dry environment that allows fast dehydration of tissues, simultaneously slowing down, or inhibit decomposition of bacteria and other microorganism.

5. HOW DOES IT LOOKS ? Skin is dark and tightly adherent to skeletal frame Brownish discoloration Parchment – like appearance No foul smelling

6. WHEN IT CAN OCCUR ? The time required for complete mummification can’t be precisely stated but it takes several weeks to months , depending on the size of the body and atmospheric conditions USUALLY 3-6 MONTHS

7. MEDICO-LEGAL IMPORTANCE Identification - general facial features Time estimation Cause of Death Place of death Can detect abnormal pathology inside deep organs

8. MUMMIFICATION MAY OCCUR NATURALLY OR MAY BE ACHIEVED THROUGH ARTIFICIAL METHODS EGYPTIAN CULTURE

9. I’m referring to VV Pillay