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Do not appear to make minute investigations or in any way
excite remark.
2. Ascertain if all the bones belonging to each region are
present, and if not, which are missing.
3. Measure the extreme length of the principal bones and compare
those of opposite sides.
4. Examine the bones with reference to the age, sex, and muscular
development of the deceased.
5. Note the presence or absence of signs of constitutional
disease, local disease of bone or adjacent structures, old or
recent injuries, and any other departures from the normal or
usual.
6. Observe the presence or absence of adipocere and its position,
if present.
7. Note any remains of tendons, ligaments, or other soft
structures.
8. Examine the Sidcup hand with reference to the question as to
whether the finger was separated before or after death.
9. Estimate the probable period of submersion and note any changes
(as, e.g., mineral or organic staining) due to the character of
the water or mud.


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