**Abstract**

This chapter titled "Postmortem Examination" will highlight the importance of a postmortem examination, provide a basic overview of what a postmortem examination should involve, and guide the reader through the steps required to perform a complete autopsy. Subsections of special procedures as well as additional testing methods are included for those who are interested in extending their examinations to answer selected questions in selected scenarios. This chapter can act as a guideline to those who are unfamiliar with the process of an autopsy, or a review, and reinforcement to those who wish to build on top of their previous experience.

**Keywords:** autopsy, dissection, techniques, body, postmortem
