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Document M-19-19432

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Summary: The Forensic Anthropology Unit analyzed the hyoid and larynx from a 66-year-old male's autopsy, finding fractures to the left greater horn of the hyoid and both superior horns of the thyroid cartilage. The report details the examination and findings, including radiographic, macroscopic, and microscopic analysis. The analysis was conducted by a certified Forensic Anthropologist.
Significance: This document provides detailed forensic analysis of injuries to the hyoid bone and larynx, potentially relevant to a criminal investigation or court case.
Key Topics: Autopsy findings on a 66-year-old male Fractures to the hyoid bone and larynx Forensic analysis of trauma
Key People:
  • Forensic Anthropologist (name redacted) - Analyzed the hyoid and larynx specimens
Document Type
Report
Date
August 12, 2019
Pages
2
Folder
IMAGES010
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Page 3244 OFFICE OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER 520 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016 MD-Ph.D., Chief Medical Examiner Department of Forensic Pathology Forensic Anthropology Unit (212) 447-2763 anthropology@ocme.nyc.gov M-19-19432 ANTHROPOLOGY BACKGROUND: On 12 August 2019, the Forensic Anthropology Unit received a hyoid and larynx that were removed by [redacted] during the autopsy of a 66-year-old male and submitted for a trauma analysis. The hyoid was cleaned in warm water and a combination of sodium bicarbonate and enzyme detergent. The larynx was placed in formalin and the soft tissues of the thyroid and cricoid were manually removed to facilitate examination. The specimens were examined radiographically, macroscopically and microscopically. Figure 1. Diagram of the submitted hyoid and larynx (anterior view) showing the approximate fracture locations (red lines). Figure 2. Overview of the submitted hyoid bone exhibiting a fracture to the left greater horn (white arrow). FINDINGS: Hyoid The greater horns of the hyoid are bilaterally fused to the hyoid body. There is a fracture of the left greater horn (Figures 1 and 2). The Forensic Anthropology Unit is accredited in Forensic Inspection under ISO/IEC 17020 issued by ANSI National Accreditation Board. Refer to certificate and scope of accreditation F1-0014. DOJ-OGR-00026833 --- PAGE BREAK --- Page 3245 M-19-19432 Larynx The thyroid cartilage is almost entirely ossified and the cricoid cartilage is partially ossified. The thyroid exhibits two fractures: one to the left superior horn and one to the right superior horn (Figures 1 and 3). The fractures to both the left and right superior horns occur just superior to the junction with the lamina. The cricoid does not exhibit any fractures. (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Figure 3. Microscopic (10x) posterior views of fractures (white circles) to the left and right superior horns of the thyroid. SUMMARY: The hyoid bone exhibits a fracture of the left greater horn. The thyroid exhibits two fractures: one to the right superior horn and one to the left superior horn. (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Date: 21 August 2019 -ABFA Forensic Anthropologist Page 2 of 2 DOJ-OGR-00026834

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Page 3244 OFFICE OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER 520 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016 MD-Ph.D., Chief Medical Examiner Department of Forensic Pathology Forensic Anthropology Unit (212) 447-2763 anthropology@ocme.nyc.gov M-19-19432 ANTHROPOLOGY BACKGROUND: On 12 August 2019, the Forensic Anthropology Unit received a hyoid and larynx that were removed by [redacted] during the autopsy of a 66-year-old male and submitted for a trauma analysis. The hyoid was cleaned in warm water and a combination of sodium bicarbonate and enzyme detergent. The larynx was placed in formalin and the soft tissues of the thyroid and cricoid were manually removed to facilitate examination. The specimens were examined radiographically, macroscopically and microscopically. Figure 1. Diagram of the submitted hyoid and larynx (anterior view) showing the approximate fracture locations (red lines). Figure 2. Overview of the submitted hyoid bone exhibiting a fracture to the left greater horn (white arrow). FINDINGS: Hyoid The greater horns of the hyoid are bilaterally fused to the hyoid body. There is a fracture of the left greater horn (Figures 1 and 2). The Forensic Anthropology Unit is accredited in Forensic Inspection under ISO/IEC 17020 issued by ANSI National Accreditation Board. Refer to certificate and scope of accreditation F1-0014. DOJ-OGR-00026833
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Page 3245 M-19-19432 Larynx The thyroid cartilage is almost entirely ossified and the cricoid cartilage is partially ossified. The thyroid exhibits two fractures: one to the left superior horn and one to the right superior horn (Figures 1 and 3). The fractures to both the left and right superior horns occur just superior to the junction with the lamina. The cricoid does not exhibit any fractures. (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Figure 3. Microscopic (10x) posterior views of fractures (white circles) to the left and right superior horns of the thyroid. SUMMARY: The hyoid bone exhibits a fracture of the left greater horn. The thyroid exhibits two fractures: one to the right superior horn and one to the left superior horn. (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) Date: 21 August 2019 -ABFA Forensic Anthropologist Page 2 of 2 DOJ-OGR-00026834