This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Throttling is: March 2013 
Select and explain. 
A. Asphyxia by compression of neck by due to ligature, B. Asphyxia by compression of neck by human hand, C. Asphyxia by sitting on the chest, D. Asphyxia by hanging
B: Asphyxia by compression of neck by human hand
Answer: B: Asphyxia by compression of neck by human hand 
Explanation: Ans. B i.e. Asphyxia by compression of neck by human hand Manual strangulation (also known as "throttling") refers to strangling with the hands, fingers, or other extremities Ligature strangulation (also known as "garroting") refers to strangling with some form of cord such as rope, wire, or shoe laces, either paially or MN circumferencing the neck.