Cadaveric spasm involves -: (A) Voluntary muscles, (B) Involuntary muscles, (C) Both voluntary muscles, (D) Smooth muscles
Answer is A. Cadaveric spasm is the neurogenic contraction of group of voluntary muscles after death. It may be due to failure of chemical muscular relaxation or adrenocoical exhaustion. It is precipitated by emotional stress. Dr. Narayana Reddys Synopsis of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 27 th edition pg. 81.