This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Mechanical Injuries, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Shallow tails are seen in 
Select and explain. 
A. Incised wounds, B. Lacerations, C. Chop wounds, D. Stab wounds
B: Lacerations
Answer: B: Lacerations 
Explanation: - Shallow tails : Tearing at the ends of lacerations at angles diverging from the main laceration - Tailing is different and is a feature of incised wound Tissue tags - Pieces of tissue are attached in between the edges.