<prompt> In case of typical hanging, position of knot is at:OcciputAngle of mandibleBelow the chinSide of neck  <response>: Ans. a OcciputRef: The Essentials of FSM by K.S. Narayan Reddy 31st ed. 314-15HANGING A form of violent asphyxia as a result of suspension ofthe body by a ligature round the neck the constricting force being the weight of body.Type of Hanging according to position of KnotTypical HangingAtypical Hanging Knot of ligature should be at the nape of neck on the back Occiput. V shape above thyroid cartilage Eg: suicide hanging At any site other than the nape of neck Most common site is near on angle of mandible No V- shape Eg: Judicial hanging 