This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Asphyxia, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Palm of one hand is placed horizontally across the mouth and nostrils in 
Select and explain. 
A. Manual strangulation, B. Palmar strangulation, C. Garrotting, D. Mugging
B: Palmar strangulation
Answer: B: Palmar strangulation 
Explanation: palmar strangulation Here the palm of one hand is placed horizontally across the mouth and nostrils, it's pressure being reinforced by placing the other palm on the top of it at right angles, the heel of the palm above pressing upon the front of the neck. Ref: TEXTBOOK OF FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY KRISHNAN VIJ FIFTH EDITION PAGE 134