The occurrence of cadaveric spasm is a myth

Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2013 Jun;9(2):244-8. doi: 10.1007/s12024-012-9391-5. Epub 2012 Nov 22.

Authors

Paul J Bedford¹, Michael Tsokos

Affiliation

¹ Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Monash University, 57-83 Kavanagh St, Southbank, VIC, 3006, Australia. paul.bedford@vifm.org

PMID: 23179991
DOI: 10.1007/s12024-012-9391-5

No abstract available

Publication types

Historical Article

MeSH terms

Autopsy
Cadaver*
Cause of Death
Crime
Forensic Pathology / methods
History, 20th Century
History, Ancient
Humans
Mythology*
Postmortem Changes*
Rigor Mortis / pathology
Spasm / history
Spasm / pathology*
Spasm / physiopathology
Time Factors