Wound: Difference between revisions

Created page with "A '''wound''' is a damage to a biological tissue, like skin, mucous membrane, or organ. This article deals with skin wounds. == Types of wounds == * Mechanical wounds ** Vulnus abrasum (abraded wound, scratch) – Due to rough rubbing of the skin. Affects superficial part of the epidermal layer. Heals well. ** Vulnus scissum (cut wound) – Due to a sharp object which is dragged along the skin, like a knife or sword. Heals well. ** Vulnus caesum (cut wound) – Due to..."