(5) =Fractures.=—If there are any evidences of fractures, the situation of the bones involved should be noted, and whether they are accompanied by contusions of the soft parts. Fractures which are inflicted during life are always accompanied by much more extravasation of blood, more injury to the soft parts, and more evidences of reaction than those occurring after death. It is a well-known fact that it is much more difficult to produce a fracture in a dead than a living body (see WOUNDS, Vol. II., p. 482 _et seq._). (6) =The temperature= of the body should be taken. (7) =The rigidity and flexibility= of the extremities should be ascertained. (8) =The state of the eyes= should be noticed, and the relative size of the pupils. (9) Attention should be paid to the condition of the cavities of the mouth and nose. The neck should be specially examined for marks of external injury, or signs of ecchymosis or compression. (10) =Genitals.=—The external genitals should be very carefully examined for evidence of injury, the presence of syphilitic lesions, and in the female the condition of the vagina should be particularly ascertained. (11) =Œdema of the Feet.=—If there is evidence of œdema in any part of the body, especially about the ankles, its situation and extent should be noted. (12) =Ulcers and Abscesses.=—The situation and extent of any ulcer found on the body should be recorded, as also the presence and situation of any abscess. (13) =Burns.=—The extent of a burn, as also the state of the parts involved, should be noted. For example, whether they are inflamed or show blisters, etc. (see HEAT AND COLD, Vol. I., p. 647 _et seq._). (14) =Hands.=—In medico-legal cases the hands of a dead person should always be examined for the presence of cuts, excoriations, or foreign substances found upon them; especially should the dorsal extremities be examined. This examination will often indicate that there has been a mortal struggle before death. The impression of a hand or of some of the fingers is often found on the skin of a dead body. The exact situation where found should be noted. This may be of importance, as when it occurs where it would have been impossible or improbable for the deceased to have caused it. For appearances in death from lightning or electricity, see Vol. I., p. 701 _et seq._, and in death from hanging, strangulation, and garroting, see Vol. I., pp. 713, 746, 781, _et seq._ INTERNAL EXAMINATION. Having completed the examination of the external parts of the body, the next proceeding is to open the body and make an internal examination. This should be done by following a regular method, so as to examine the relations of parts and not to injure one organ while removing another.