Rigor Mortis

Concept

A physiological state in which muscles stiffen after death due to the inability to produce ATP, preventing the release of actin-myosin filaments.

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Peter Attia MD

A physiological state in which muscles stiffen after death due to the inability to produce ATP, preventing the release of actin-myosin filaments.