Asked • 03/19/19

Does the size or mass of a body affect the time it takes for rigor mortis to sets in?

Does the size or mass of a body affect the time it takes for rigor mortis to sets in? For example: compare a 300 pound man to 100 pound girl to 5 pound animal.

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Frank S. answered • 03/24/19

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M.D., D.C.: Gray's Anatomy Prosector and Oxford Surgical Illustrator

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