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
Stretch laceration is seen in 
Select and explain. 
A. Blunt tangential impact, B. Blunt perpendicular impact, C. Horizontal crushing, D. Impact by sharp objects with heavy base
A: Blunt tangential impact
Answer: A: Blunt tangential impact 
Explanation: Stretch laceration These lacerations occur from over stretching of the skin and soft tissues due to heavy forceful impact exercising a localised pressure. Stretching of tissues can occur in run over by a motor vehicle. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 121