A police officer brings the aboed product of conception of size 2 cm and weight 10 gm. For forensic purpose what will be the age of the fetus?: (A) 2 weeks, (B) 4 weeks, (C) 6 weeks, (D) 8 weeks
Answer is C. According to rule of Hasse, the age of fetus is 6 weeks. RULE OF HAASE It is a rough method of calculating the age of fetus. The length of fetus is measured from crown to heel in centimeters. During first five months of pregnancy- square root of length gives approximate age of fetus in months. During last five months- length in centimeters divided by 5 gives age in months. - MORISON&;s law ref : Dr. Narayana Reddys Synopsis of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 27th edition pg. 46.