A simple method for preparing human sketetal material for forensic examination.
A method using dilute sodium hypochlorite for the cleaning of human skeletal material from decomposed bodies is described. With this simple procedure, which requires minimal expenditure of time and money, bones may be cleaned in a manner that produces specimens satisfactory for forensic examination, documentation of injuries, and jury presentation.
D002102:Cadaver; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006801:Humans; D012863:Skeleton; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite; D013048:Specimen Handling
D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite