Skin Flashcards
1
Q
Relative thickness of dorsal to ventral skin?
A
Dorsal is thicker than Ventral
2
Q
What type of fiber is often found on skin?
A
Collagen Fibers
3
Q
How should cuts to the skin be generally oriented?
A
Parallel to the dominant direction of collagen fibers; aids in quick recovery for surgeries. Cleavage lines called Langer’s lines
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