Lincoln Autopsy Instruments, 1856

Instruments used in President Abraham Lincoln's autopsy, April 15, 1865. From top to bottom: metacarpal saw, double-ended probe, tongue tie, artery forceps. An autopsy is a medical procedure that consists of a thorough examination performed on a body after death, to evaluate disease or injury that may be present and to determine the cause and manner of a person's death

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Artery Autopsy Cause Determine Ended Evaluate Examination Fifteenth Forceps Manner Metacarpal Mortem Post-mortem Probe Procedure Tongue

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