The Separation or Bursting Open of a Surgical Wound Is

question 74

Multiple Choice

The separation or bursting open of a surgical wound is called:

• A) dehiscence.
• B) exudate.
• C) eschar.
• D) pustule.

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Definitions:

Epineurium

The outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a peripheral nerve, providing both protection and support.

Peripheral Nerve

Peripheral nerves are the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for relaying information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

Fascicles

Bundles of muscle or nerve fibers ensheathed by connective tissue.

Endoneurium

The thin layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual nerve fibers within a nerve.