Sutures with Memory, Such as Chromic, Plain, Nylon, or Other

question 87

True/False

Sutures with memory, such as chromic, plain, nylon, or other monofilaments, should be stretched tightly to remove any kinks in the strand before being handed to the surgeon.

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Definitions:

Kinship System

The social relationships that define and structure family connections among people, including duties, rights, and roles.

Clan System

A social structure used to organize families into larger groups sharing common ancestry and cultural traditions.

Ambilineal Descent

A form of descent in which individuals may inherit some family traits, affiliations, or belongings through either the maternal or paternal line, as selected by the individual, group, or society.

Bilateral Descent

A system of family lineage in which kinship and inheritance are traced through both parents' lines.