Nysten’s rule is for the order of
Correct Answer: Rigor mois
Description: Nysten's law: Nysten's law deals with the progression of rigor mois It first affects the involuntary muscles staing with the myocardium The order of appearance in voluntary muscles is: Upper eyelids, Neck muscles, Jaw, Facial muscles, Chest Upper limbs, Abdomen Lower limbs Finger and toes. Order of disappearance is also the same. Rigor mois follows the "rule of 12"- 12 hrs to set in, remains for 12 hrs, and passes off in 12 hrs.
Category:
Forensic Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now