Full Rigor Mortis

question 5

Multiple Choice

Full rigor mortis:

• A) Is seen at the height of muscle rigidity and at average household temperatures it occurs about 6 to 8 hours after death
• B) Only occurs if the body is frozen
• C) Occurs after decomposition
• D) Is the postmortem settling of blood

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