Since the typical abrasion affects only the skin, the term "wound" is likely to be considered an exaggeration. Wounds generally are deeper injuries than abrasions.
*abrasion*
Abrasion
INCISION
A wound that scrapes off the epidermis (or part of the epidermis) is called an abrasion.
Incision is a cut or penetration made by a sharp edge. Abrasion is a scrape or friction wound.
quick answer: An abrasion is damage to the superficial layer of skin; in other words it is a scrape or mild cut. A Laceration is a smooth or jagged open wound; ex) cut by a knife or broken glass, etc... a more severe cut
Bruises are not open wounds. Do I pass? :} NO! that didnt help me with my question. im not the one who typed in the question but it still didnt help me with my question cuz, i too, needed to kno that answer.
What's a fracture with an open wound
If you are not sure if a chest wound has penetrated the chest wall completely, treat the wound as though it were an open chest wound.
swelling of the wound,pus in the wound ,pain,redness
The medical term commonly called a scratch is "abrasion." It refers to a superficial wound on the skin caused by rubbing or scraping against a rough surface.
the edges of the sealing material for an open chest wound should extend how far past the edge of the wound?