Explain the process of cadaveric spasm: Once a cadaveric spasm begins, how long does does stiffness happen? Also, etiological specific disease or injury on an autopsy report? Isn't this vital to the ruling?

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curious53

Explain the process of cadaveric spasm:
Once a cadaveric spasm begins, how long does does stiffness happen?
Also, etiological specific disease or injury on an autopsy report? Isn't this vital to the ruling?

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leslieh

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Cadaveric spasms occur at the moment of death and last into rigor mortis.

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readingrobot

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1. cad.spasm: muscle jerk
2. up to 18 hours.
3. disease origin; yes.

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