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It is called rigor mortis, and it is a temporary condition in cadavers that starts about 3 hours after death. It becomes most strong about 12 hours after death and weakens after that until about 72 hours after death. Afterwards the limbs loosen again and can be moved. See link for more.
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∙ 15y agoThe same reason Humans stiffen. Rigormortis: It's a chemical change in the muscles shortly after death.
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