Which layers of skin are cut into during the initial skin incision?

a. Glabrous and hairy
b. Epidermis and dermis
c. Fascia and epidermis
d. Adipose and fascia


ANS: B
The two main layers of the skin incised during the initial incision are the dermis and epidermis. It can also extend into the subcutaneous layers.

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