What is the main difference between livor mortis and postmortem stain? What is the main difference between livor mortis and postmortem stain?
Livor mortis is intravascular while postmortem stain is extravascular.
A)Livor mortis is intravascular while postmortem stain is extravascular.
B) Livor mortis is caused by the settling of blood within intact blood vessels. Postmortem stain results from the extravasation or leakage of blood from damaged vessels.
c)Livor mortis occurs within blood vessels, leading to discoloration in dependent areas.Postmortem stain is located in the extravascular tissues, causing skin discoloration and bruising.
d)Livor mortis typically appears as a pinkish-red to purplish hue and becomes fixed after 6-12 hours.Postmortem stain can vary in color (red, purple, blue, or green) and may change as decomposition progresses.
