Livor mortis, also known as post-mortem lividity, is a discoloration of the skin that occurs after death. It is a common sign of death and can provide valuable information to medical examiners and forensic scientists. Livor mortis is caused by the pooling of blood in the lower parts of the body due to the effects of gravity, which leads to the formation of dark purple or blue-green discolorations on the skin. This phenomenon occurs because the bl... Read more