Forensic Science Origins and Practices

The term 'forensic' comes from the Latin term forensis, meaning 'of or before the forum'.

Ancient criminal investigations relied heavily on forced confessions and witness testimony.

Song Ci wrote the first recorded account in his book Xi Yuan Lu in 1248.

<p>Ancient Indians made suspects fill their mouths with dried rice and then spit it back out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ambroise Paré's surgical work laid the groundwork for the development of forensic techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>These examinations can be seen as precursors to the Polygraph test.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He developed methods for antiseptics, calculating time of death, and distinguishing suicide from murder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the forum, both the accuser and the accused presented their cases, influencing the outcome based on delivery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Song Ci = Authored the book on forensic medicine and entomology Ambroise Paré = Pioneered surgical techniques relevant to forensics Rome = Origin of the term 'forensic' related to public debate Ancient India = Developed a method using dried rice to determine guilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Saliva examination = Determining innocence or guilt based on mouth examination Autopsy report = Procedure to protect evidence during investigation Rice powder test = Method used in ancient China to assess guilt Antiseptic methods = Techniques developed for examining dead bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forensic = Pertaining to courts or legal proceedings Entomology = Study of insects used in criminal investigations Standardized practices = Uniform methods in criminal investigations Public impartiality = Ensuring fair examination of evidence in courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Xi Yuan Lu = First written account of forensic practices Washing Away of Wrongs = Detailed forensic methods used in trials Surgical writings by Ambroise Paré = Foundation for future forensic techniques Communication in ancient courts = Use of advocacy in legal settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mouth and tongue examination = Prototypical method leading to the Polygraph test Examination under sunlight = Technique to reveal hidden injuries Calculating time of death = Using weather and insects to determine death timing Confessions and witness testimony = Primary reliance in ancient criminal cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>China = Innovated using entomology in criminal cases India = Utilized dried rice as a guilt assessment method Rome = Early public forums for presenting criminal cases Europe = Development of surgical techniques in forensic science</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evidence preservation = Critical for fair trials and investigations Injury examination = Method to uncover signs of foul play Mouth examination methods = Ancient precursor to modern lie detection Public forum debates = Foundation of advocacy in criminal cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Saliva test = Ancient China Dried rice method = Ancient India Autopsy regulations = Song Dynasty in China Forensic term origin = Roman legal practices</p> Signup and view all the answers