A Cadaveric Spasm Typically Involves a Decedent's Hand Tightly Clutching

question 35

Multiple Choice

A cadaveric spasm typically involves a decedent's hand tightly clutching a weapon,usually a gun,a knife,or a razor at the moment of death.What is the name commonly associated with this situation?

• A) Livor mortis extendus.
• B) Death grip.
• C) Cadaveric spasm death grip.
• D) Rigor mortis extendus.

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