3. Age, strength, and condition of the health of the complainant. Examine the wounds asserted to have been inflicted, and see if they correspond with the history given of their infliction.
4. Examine organs of generation.
- (a) Any recent signs of violence—blood, abrasions, ulcerations, &c.
- (b) Condition of hymen, and of the carunculæ myrtiformes.
- (c) Was the woman menstruating at the time? Signs
- modified or obliterated by menstruation.
5. Preserve any spots on linen, &c., for future examination.
6. In case of death after violence—
- (a) Examine mouth for foreign bodies, &c.
- (b) Fractures or bruises on the body.
7. Examine spot where the crime is stated to have taken place.
8. Examine person of the accused.
- (a) Muscular development and strength.
- (b) Any abrasion about the penis, size of penis,
- rupture of the frænum, &c.
- (c) On linen, blood-stains, seminal spots, &c.
- (d) Marks on his body, scratches, &c., as evidence
- of resistance.
N.B.—The lapse of a few days may be sufficient to remove all traces of the violence done to the parts; and in most cases days, weeks, and even months may elapse before an examination is made of the alleged victim.