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It begins around 3 to 4 hours after death, reaches maximum stiffness around 12 hours after death, and ends between 48 and 60 hours after death.

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The state of rigor usually lasts about 24 - 48 hours or until muscle decomposition takes place by acid formation. columbia()

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