NCM 118. EN. Wounds

1. Laceration

skin tear with irregular edges and vein bridging

2. Avulsion

tearing away of tissue from supporting structures

3. Abrasion

denuded skin

4. Ecchymosis/contusion

blood trapped under the surface of the skin

5. Hematoma

tumorlike mass of blood trapped under the skin

6. Cut

incision of the skin with well defined edges, usually longer than deep

7. Patterned

wound representing the outline of the object (e.g., steering wheel) causing the wound

8. Stab

incision of the skin with well-defined edges, usually caused by a sharp instrument; wound is typically deeper than long