Editing Forensic pathology (section)

{{Short description|Medical speciality}}
[[File:Forensic medicine heart.jpg|thumb|The heart of a murder victim]]
{{Forensic science|physio}}
'''Forensic pathology''' is [[pathology]] that focuses on determining the [[cause of death]] by examining a corpse. A [[post mortem]] examination is performed by a [[medical examiner]] or forensic pathologist, usually during the investigation of [[criminal law]] cases and [[Civil law (common law)|civil law]] cases in some [[jurisdictions]]. [[Coroner]]s and medical examiners are also frequently asked to confirm the identity of remains.