Cadaveric spasm: (A) Instant in onset, (B) Confined to a small group of muscle, (C) Occurs only in voluntary muscles, (D) All of the above
Answer is D. (D) All of the above # Cadaveric Spasm or Instantaneous Rigor: Cadaveric spasm (cataleptic rigidity) is a rare condition.> In this, the muscles that were contracted during life become stiff and rigid immediately after death without passing into the stage of primary relaxation.> Usually limited to a limited group of voluntary muscles & tha to frequently involves hands.> Whole body can be involved in soldiers (involved in a war).