True of the given attitude:
The above image shows PUGILISTIC ATTITUDE* Also known as (boxing, fencing or defense attitude/ heat stiffening) Mechanism: Due to coagulation of muscle protein. Attitude: - The legs are flexed at the hips and knees, - The arms are flexed at the elbows and held out in front of the body and - The fingers are hooked like claws (like a boxer) * It occurs irrespective of whether the person was alive or dead at the time of burning, therefore present in both antemoem and postmoem burn cases
Flexion at hip and knee
Not seen in extensive burns
Seen in rigor mois
Seen in antemoem burns only
Thermal injuries