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Forensic Medicine Identification 3c205041

A police officer brings the aboed product of conception of size 2 cm and weight 10 gm. For forensic purpose what will be the age of the fetus?

A
2 weeks
B
4 weeks
C
6 weeks
D
8 weeks
High-Yield Explanation
According to rule of Hasse, the age of fetus is 6 weeks. RULE OF HAASE It is a rough method of calculating the age of fetus. The length of fetus is measured from crown to heel in centimeters. During first five months of pregnancy- square root of length gives approximate age of fetus in months. During last five months- length in centimeters divided by 5 gives age in months. - MORISON&;s law ref : Dr. Narayana Reddys Synopsis of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 27th edition pg. 46.

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