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Category - Sciences - Embalming

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Rigor mortis first occurs in:
  1. Foot and ankle
  2. Thigh
  3. Shoulders and hand
  4. Head and neck
Explanation
Answer: D - Rigor mortis starts in the head, specifically the eyes, mouth, and neck area. This usually occurs within two to six hours after death. Next, rigor mortis spreads throughout the rest of the body towards the feet, even affecting the internal organs.
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