A cadaveric spasm typically involves a decedent's hand tightly clutching a weapon,usually a gun,a knife,or a razor at the moment of death.What is the name commonly associated with this situation?

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The name commonly associated with this situation is "death grip." A cadaveric spasm is an involuntary muscular contraction that occurs at the moment of death, causing the decedent to tightly clutch a nearby object, such as a weapon. The term "death grip" refers specifically to the hand tightly gripping a weapon in this situation. The other answer choices (A, C, and D) are not accurate descriptions of a cadaveric spasm involving a death grip.

A Cadaveric Spasm Typically Involves a Decedent's Hand Tightly Clutching