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Even this is not infallible, since by pressure of gas in the internal 

 cavities or deeper blood vessels, the blood may be forced back 

 into the surface capilliaries giving an appearance of circulation, 

 after actual death. On the other hand any exudation or oedema 

 will retain the imprint of the finger even in life. The general 

 relaxation of the muscles and their lack of response to electric 

 stimulation, and the setting in of cadaveric rigidity, and later still 

 of putrefaction give more conclusive evidence of dissolution. 



