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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Fencing attiude of the dead bodies is caused by ?
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'a' i.e., Coagulation of proteins Pugilistic attitude(boxing/fencing/defence attitude) It is heat stiffening caused by denaturation and coagulation of proteins. It is indicative of exposure to intense heat. There is flexion at all joints and ?clawing of fingers. This phenomenon occurs both in antemoem and postmoem burns.