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
Horizontal ligature mark in the neck is seen in - 
Select and explain. 
A. Throttling, B. Hanging, C. Strangulation by ligature, D. Chocking
C: Strangulation by ligature
Answer: C: Strangulation by ligature 
Explanation: In strangulation the mark is most often horizontal or transverse, more or less continous around the neck & situated lower down in the neck across or below the thyroid cailage. There is often crossover points where the two ends of the ligature overlap. This may be on the front, side, or back of the neck, depending upon the relative positions of the assasin and the victim. Ref: The text book of forensic medicine & Toxicology sixth edition pg: 122