An autopsy is an examination of the body, both interior and exterior, following death. During an autopsy, the major organs of the body are removed for examination. Fingerprints might be taken during an autopsy. Bullets may be collected as evidence during an autopsy.The exterior of a body is meticulously examined in an autopsy. physician called a forensic pathologist oversees an autopsy. The process starts with a thorough exterior examination of the body. X-rays are taken and the body is photographed extensively, while the presiding pathologist makes notes about any distinguishing features on the body and any visible injuries.