Rigor mortis occurs after a person dies because muscle


Rigor mortis occurs after a person dies because muscle cells are no longer supplied with ATP. This causes the muscles to become rigid and stuck in position. Based on your knowledge of muscle contraction, why would muscles become rigid, rather than limp, after death?

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