<prompt> Throttling is: March 2013Asphyxia by compression of neck by due to ligatureAsphyxia by compression of neck by human handAsphyxia by sitting on the chestAsphyxia by hanging  <response>: 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. 