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Forensic Medicine Poisoning 2e43c736

Which of the following is the lateral curve position of the body in strychnine poisoning?

A
Emprostotonus
B
Opisthotonus
C
Pleurosthotonus
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
In strychnine poisoning, Convulsions are most marked in antigravity muscles resulting in hyperextension (opisthotonus). Sometimes, the spasm of the abdominal musclesmay bend the body forward (emprosthotonus) or sideways (pleurosthotonus). Ref: Krishnan vij ; 5th ed; Page no: 522

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