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What is it called when a body stiffens after death?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2023

It depends on the climate that the body is in and the conditions. 2 or 3 hours after a person dies the muscles begin to get stiff. Maximum stiffness occurs at around 12-24 hours. "Rigor Mortis"

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