What is the situation of the knot of
ligature in cases of typical hanging?
a) In front of chin
b) Angle of mandible
c) Occiput
d) Mastoid
Correct Answer - C
Ans. is ‘c’ i.e., Occiput
Typical hanging : The ligature runs from the midline above the
thyroid cartilage, symmetrically upward on both side of neck to the
occipital region, the point of suspension (knot of ligature) being on
occiput (at nape of neck).
Atypical hanging : Any variation from typical knot site (i.e. other than
occiput/nape of neck) is called atypical hanging. Most common site
of knot is near one side of mastoid process or angle of mandible.