Module 13

Question 1

Baseball Suture

Answer 1

The most commonly used, air tight, secure suture. The needle and ligature is passed upward through the skin, then downward into the incision and upward through the skin on the opposite side.

Question 2

Lock Suture

Answer 2

Creates a tight, leak-proof closure, but creates a ridge on the surface of the incision. The needle directed through the loop of each stitch and locks it down

Question 3

Whip Suture

Answer 3

A continuous suture typically used to close autopsy incisions and prevents leakage of fluids from the body cavity during transfer

Question 4

Worm Suture

Answer 4

A suture which turns and gathers excess tissue in which stitches are made parallel to the incisions edges and do not pierce the margins of the incision. At its conclusion it is not visible and may easily be waxed over.

Question 5

“N” Stitch

Answer 5

A criss-cross-like stitch used to close a puncture or colostomy-like hole

Question 6

Purse String Suture

Answer 6

A suture used to close a hole or puncture. The stitch is weaved in and out of the skin around the border of the hole. Upon reaching the origin, both ends of the ligature are pulled and the hole is closed