The chemical bond formed between the carboxyl groups and amino groups of neighboring amino acids, constituting the primary linkage of all protein structures, is called the peptide linkage.

terminates at the lateral border of the first rib

Fluid injected primarily to prepare the vascular system and body tissues for the injection of the preservative vascular (arterial) solution)

The dilution attained as the embalming solution is mixed in the embalming machine is called the primary dilution.

Massaging an area of the body can attract arterial solution to that area.

In normal eye closure, the eyelids should meet at the

When somatic death occurs, the cells of the body are still living.

Edema and dehydration are conditions which determine the extent of secondary dilution.

Decomposition is more rapid in salt water than in fresh water.

When positioning the body on the table, the head should be positioned lower than the trunk so the embalming chemical will flow into the area more freely.