Rigor Mortis Flashcards
1
Q
3 rules in rigor mortis
A
Nysten rule
Sapirro rule
Rule of 12
2
Q
Factors influencing
A
Age
Muscle bulk
Violent movement
Tetanus
Strychnine
Cyanide
Asphyxia
Haemorrhage
Pneumonia
Cholera,TB
Frozen
Amputed or paralyzed limb
3
Q
Instantaneous rigor is aka
A
Cadeveric spasm
4
Q
Boxer attitude is seen in which stiffening
A
Heat
5
Q
Main difference btw cadeveric spasm and heat stiffening
A
No primary relaxation
6
Q
Maximum rigor mortis at which atp level
A
30 percent
7
Q
Rigor mortis starts at
A
60 min
