Cadaver Autopsy Report

Upper Limb

A. After opening the shoulder joint, examine the articular surfaces. Are they smooth or
irregular? ______________________________________________________________
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B. Compare the articular surfaces of the right and left shoulder joints. Are they the same
or different? If they are different, what is the explanation? ______________________
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Lower Limb

Hip joint:

A. Examine the hip joints and evaluate the articular surfaces. Are they smooth or irregular?
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B. Does this individual have a hip prosthesis?________________ If yes, describe the type
of implant. _____________________________________________________________
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Describe the surface of the acetabulum (type of material). ______________________
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Knee joint:

A. Examine the knee joint and evaluate the articular surfaces. Are they smooth or irregular?
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B. Examine the meniscus (medial and lateral). Are they normal or damaged? ______
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C. What is the condition of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments? __________
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D. Does this individual have a knee prosthesis?________________ If yes, describe the
type of implant. ________________________________________________________
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Summary of Cadaver Analysis

1. Based on your observations of your cadaver, what anatomical variations and/or
surgical procedures may have impacted on the life style of this individual? Be sure to
include all of your observations from each of the previous dissection regions. ______________________________________________________________________
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2.Based on your observations of your cadaver during the dissection, what additional
information would you add to modify the probable cause of death? (Check the Death
Certificate for the primary cause of death):

a. Cause of death as indicated on Death Certificate: ___________________________
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b. Additional observations that may have been contributory to the cause of death:
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