Sutures Flashcards
1
Q
baseball
A
a doubled X suture. Good for jagged or large incisions
2
Q
lock suture
A
Loop and lock. good for slippy or heavy closures
3
Q
whip suture
A
a continuous, quick railroad
4
Q
worm suture
A
an embedded suture; good for hiding and cosmetizing
5
Q
N suture
A
a button closure
6
Q
pursestring
A
a round, external closure for roundish openings
