This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Misc., Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Rigor mortis first sets in 
Select and explain. 
A. Face muscles, B. Muscles of eyelid, C. Neck muscles, D. Small muscles of hand
B: Muscles of eyelid
Answer: B: Muscles of eyelid 
Explanation: (B) Muscles of eyelid # Rigor mortis first appears in the involuntary muscle - Heart first affected.> In the voluntary muscle - Eyelid muscles appears first.> It first appearance in involuntary and then in voluntary muscles.> It is not dependent on the nerve supply as it also develops in the paralysed limbs.# Rigor mortis is tested by: Attempting to lift the eyelids. Depressing the jaw. Gently bending the neck and various joints of the body. Sequence: Eyelid - face neck and trunk - upper extremity - legs - small muscles of fingers & toes. In India rigor mortis commences in 2- 3 hours, the time since death would be within about 12-24 hours.