To: Fred Nerks; Jim Noble
Jim, you’re a doctor. How long would it take for rigor mortis to set in for a woman floating in a lifejacket in 79-degree water?
To: butterdezillion
rigor mortis (rĭ`gər môr`tĭs), rigidity of the body that occurs after death. The onset may vary from about 10 min to several hours or more after death, depending on the condition of the body at death and on factors in the atmosphere, particularly temperature. Rigor mortis affects the facial musculature first and then spreads to other parts of the body. It is caused by chemical changes in the muscle tissue. The state of rigor usually lasts about 24 hours or until muscle decomposition takes place by acid formation. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia Copyright © 2013, Columbia University Press. Licensed from Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. www.cc.columbia.edu/cu/cup/
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08/29/2016 3:40:06 PM PDT by
Fred Nerks
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