Why should incisions be made parallel to cleavage lines produced by collagen fiber bundles rather than perpendicular to the lines?
What will be an ideal response?
The skin will gape less and heal more readily when the incision is made parallel to the cleavage lines.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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