Rigor mortis is a natural process that occurs in the human body after death. It's a Latin term that translates to "stiffness of death."
When a person dies, their body begins to undergo several changes. One of the most noticeable changes is rigor mortis, which usually starts within a few hours after death and peaks around 12-24 hours later. During rigor mortis, the body becomes stiff and rigid due to chemical changes in the muscles.
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