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And all these bones were also entirely free from marks or scratches such as would naturally occur in an ordinary dismemberment, and all were quite free from adipocere. And now as to the conclusions which I drew from these facts. First, there was the peculiar grouping of the bones. What was the meaning of that? Well, the idea of a punctilious anatomist was obviously absurd, and I put it aside.
Ascertain if all the bones belonging to each region are present, and if not, which are missing. Measure the extreme length of the principal bones and compare those of opposite sides. Examine the bones with reference to age, sex, and muscular development of the deceased. Observe the presence or absence of adipocere and its position, if present.
He did so, and this is what he found: "Both arms had been detached in the same peculiar manner; both were complete, and all the bones were from the same body. The bones were quite clean of soft structures, I mean. There were no cuts, scratches, or marks on them. There was not a trace of adipocere the peculiar waxy soap that forms in bodies that decay in water or in a damp situation.
=Saponification.= In bodies which are very fat and have lain in water or moist soil for from one to three years this process takes place, the fat uniting with the ammonia given off by the decomposition to form adipocere. This consists of a margarate or stearate of ammonium with lime, oxide of iron, potash, certain fatty acids, and a yellowish odorous matter.
Great Heavens, the only difficulty is to know where I'm to stop. But I shall stay here, as I told you before. 'Then you'll be buried in Kensal Green and turn into adipocere with the others, said Torpenhow. 'Are you thinking of commissions in hand? Pay forfeit and go. You've money enough to travel as a king if you please. 'You've the grisliest notions of amusement, Torp.
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