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Forensic Medicine Misc. 89327405

Cadaveric spasm

A
Instant in onset
B
Confined to a small group of muscle
C
Occurs only in voluntary muscles
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
(D) All of the above # Cadaveric Spasm or Instantaneous Rigor: Cadaveric spasm (cataleptic rigidity) is a rare condition.> In this, the muscles that were contracted during life become stiff and rigid immediately after death without passing into the stage of primary relaxation.> Usually limited to a limited group of voluntary muscles & tha to frequently involves hands.> Whole body can be involved in soldiers (involved in a war).

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