Ligature A is approximately 1.5 inches wide and encircles the neck in the form of a "V" on the anterior of the neck and an inverted "V" on the posterior of the neck, consistent with hanging. 
Ligature A is approximately 1.5 inches wide and encircles the neck in the form of a " V " on the anterior of the neck and an inverted " V " on the posterior of the neck , consistent with hanging .