In which of the following rigor mois is not seen?: (A) Well built male, (B) Well built female, (C) Old patient> 80 years, (D) Fetus <7 months
Answer is D. Rigor mois is not seen in fetus less than 7 months. It develops slowly and is marked in healthy adults. It is feeble and rapid in infants. Dr. Narayana Reddys Synopsis of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 27 th edition pg. 80.