Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 5 - The Integumentary System - Review Questions - Critical Thinking and Clinical Application Questions - Page 171: 4

Answer

The appendectomy incision ran parallel to the less dense "lines of cleavage" that separate bundles of collagen fiber in the dermis. The gallbladder incision cut across them.

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The appendectomy incision ran parallel to the less dense "lines of cleavage" that separate bundles of collagen fiber in the dermis. The gallbladder incision cut across them.
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