This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Regional injuries, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Whip lash injury occurs in 
Select and explain. 
A. Pedestrian hit from front, B. Pedestrian hit from behind, C. Occupant of a car, D. Any of the above
C: Occupant of a car
Answer: C: Occupant of a car 
Explanation: Whiplash injury In Road traffic accidents, involving acceleration/ deceleration trauma. commonly sustained by the front seat occupant of a car with no or poorly adjusted head rest Sudden hyperextension & then hyperflexion of neck occurs Resulting in fatal contusion or laceration of spinal cord without fracture of spine.