Question

How long does it take a body to go into rigor mortis?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Biochemical changes in the body produce stiffening, the rigor mortis that usually appears within 2 to 6 hours after death. Rigor mortis begins in the muscles of the jaw and neck and proceeds downwards in the body to the trunk and extremities and complete within 6 to 12 hours.

Answer 2

Explanation:

How long does it take a body to go into rigor mortis?