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Forensic Medicine Thermal Deaths 77b16611

Pugilistic attitude is seen in:

A
Drowning
B
Burns
C
Lightening
D
Hanging
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (b) BurnsRef: The Essentials ofFSM by K.S. Narayan Reddy 31st ed. / 299* Pugilistic attitude is seen in case of burns.* It is also known as Boxing or fencing attitude.* Pugilistic attitude is due to coagulation of proteins other than those affected by rigor mortis.* It is seen in both antemortem as well as postmortem burns.Also know* Most common finding of antemortem drowning: Clenched Fist.* In case of Lightning: Branching tree pattern seen.

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