CHAPTER XIV:

HAIR
HAIR
-Is the outermost covering of the
different parts of the body with the
exception of the palm of the hand and
the sole of the foot.
Through microscopic examination:
-forensic examiner will first determine
if the hair samples are of animal or
human origin.
-if the hair is of animal origin, a general
determination as to species may be
made.
In case of human hair, the following can be
determined:
1.The race of the person the hair originated
from.
2. The area of the body surface that the hair
originated from:
3.How hair was removed:
-naturally
-forcibly
4.Whether the hair was cut with dull or sharp
instrument or was crushed or burned.
5.Usual examination will not permit conclusive
determination of age and sex.
STRUCTURAL PART OF THE HAIR
A.INNER ASPECT:
1.Cuticle
-outermost part which is scale-like in
appearance.

2.Cortex
-the innermost portion that contains the
pigment

3. Medulla
-the central canal of the hair.
B.OUTER ASPECT:
1.Tip
-the distal end portion of the hair.

2.Shaft
-portion of the hair above the surface of the
skull.

3.Root
-portion that is embedded in the skin.
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