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When does Rigor Mortis start? Is it permanent?

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After a person or animal dies.

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After a person or animal dies, the joints stiffen and become locked in place. this stiffening is called rigor mortis. No it is not permanent because chemicals in the body begin to break down and rigor mortis goes away after approximately 72 hours.

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