True about pugilistic attitude?
Puglistic attitude : It is due to coagulation of the proteins of the muscles and dehydration which cause contraction. The flexor muscles being bulkier than extensor, contracts more due to which joints of all limbs are flexed. It occurs whether the person was alive or dead at the time of burning. So it is non specific ,hence Cannot differentiate between antemoem & postmoem burn
Indicate only antimoem burn
Indicate only postmoem burn
Cannot differentiate between antemoem & postmoem burn
Indicate defense by victim during antemoem death
Thermal injuries