This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
When group of muscles of dead body were in state of strong contration immediately prior to death and remain so even after death, this is termed as ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Gas stiffening, B. Rigor mois, C. Cadaveric spasm, D. Cold stiffening
C: Cadaveric spasm
Answer: C: Cadaveric spasm 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cadaveric spasm Cadaveric spasm (instantaneous rigor) is defined as the condition wherein a group of muscles, which were in contraction or spasm at the time of death, continue to be in spasm even after death, without the stage of primary relaxation.