Which Type of Suture Would Be Contraindicated for Attaching Tendon

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which type of suture would be contraindicated for attaching tendon to bone?

• A) nylon (Nurolon)
• B) polyglactin 910 (Vicryl)
• C) polyester (Ethibond)
• D) stainless steel

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Definitions:

Megakaryoblast

Cell that gives rise to platelets or thrombocytes.

Lymphoblast

Cell that matures into a lymphocyte.

Monoblast

Cell that matures into a monocyte.

Myeloblast

Immature cell from which the different granulocytes develop.