Scarcely any convulsive movements after drop fell. Necroscopy two hours
afterward. No congestion or protrusion or swelling of the tongue; no
muscular rigidity or contractions. About half-way around the neck was
indentation of cord, obliquely directed; hardly perceptible in front;
its surface appeared rubbed and compressed; no discoloration; no
ecchymosis under skin. Cord lay across upper part of thyroid cartilage.
Larynx and trachea not injured. Fracture and dislocation of upper
cervical vertebræ. Lungs collapsed, not congested. Pericardium empty;
heart distended, left side with red blood just beginning to clot;
right side with fluid black blood. Liver and other abdominal organs
much congested. No discharge of fæces or semen.