All of the following are true about death by strangulation except
Dribbling of saliva is rare in strangulation, it is found in antemoem hanging due to the increased salivation before death due to the stimulation of the salivary gland by the ligature. Ref: The synopsis of forensic medicine & Toxicology 28th edition pg: 180
Dribbling of saliva down the chin
bleeding from nose is a feature
Hyoid fracture is common
Fracture dislocation of cervical veebrae is rare
Asphyxia