Rigor Mortis
This term describes the stiffening of muscles after death.
What is Rigor Mortis?
The greenish color on the abdomen is caused by this process.
What is putrefaction
These insects are usually the first to colonize a corpse.
What are Blowflies
This environmental condition slows decomposition the most.
The natural breakdown of a body after death.
What is decomposition
Rigor mortis usually begins within this many hours after death.
What is 2-6 hours?
This compound causes the green color during decomposition.
What is sulfhemoglobin
Blowflies lay their eggs in these moist areas of the body.
What are natural openings (eyes, nose, mouth)
Insects are least active in this type of climate.
What is cold or freezing environments
A chemical that gives decomposing tissue a greenish tint.
What is sulfhemoglobin
This term means “after death” and is used in forensic reports.
What is postmortem?
This waxy, soap‑like substance forms from body fat in moist conditions.
What is adipocere
Blowfly development helps estimate this forensic measurement.
What is the postmortem interval (PMI)
Bodies buried deeper decompose more slowly because of reduced oxygen and this factor.
What is lower insect access
A term describing outside conditions that affect decomposition.
What is environmental
Rigor mortis fades because this process breaks down muscle tissue.
What is decomposition
The first visible sign of putrefaction usually appears in this area of the body.
What is the lower right abdomen
Blowfly larvae are commonly known by this name.
What are maggots
High humidity speeds decomposition because it increases this microbial activity.
What is bacterial growth
The stage of decomposition where gases cause bloating.
What is putrefaction
The disappearance of rigor mortis usually happens within this time range.
What is 24–48 hours
This term describes any visible change in skin color during decomposition.
What is discoloration
This insect is the last to arrive on a dead body.
What are Flesh Flies
This type of environment promotes adipocere formation.
What is moist, low‑oxygen conditions
The scientific term for the waxy substance formed from fat during decomposition.
What is adipocere