This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hanging and strangulation, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
On postmoem examination, contusion of neck muscles is seen along with fracture of hyoid bone. The most probable cause of death is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Smothering, B. Mugging, C. Burking, D. Throttling
D: Throttling
Answer: D: Throttling 
Explanation: Frequency of hyoid bone fracture : Throttling (maximum)Q***> Hanging (more than 40 years of age) > ligature strangulation Characteristic features of throttling : Fracture of hyoid bone (greater cornu)Q Crescentic finger nail marksQ Fingeip bruises(six penny bruise)Q