25 Questions
How does the centre affect the skin?
It compresses the skin
What is the primary effect of compression by the centre?
Minimizes damage to the skin vessels
Where might a blow to the temple find its way to?
The cheeks
In what way does compression by the centre differ from damaging the skin vessels?
The centre compresses without causing significant harm
What distinguishes the effect of the centre on skin vessels from damaging them?
Centre compresses vessels without causing harm
Which part of the body could be impacted if one receives a blow to the calf?
The ankle
How does compression by the centre impact vessel integrity?
Strengthens vessel structure
If struck on the temple, which area might not be affected?
Elbow
What could be a consequence of a blow to the calf?
Knee pain
In what direction might the effects of a temple strike not extend?
Down to the shoulders
What is the consequence of the slight movement directed inwards as mentioned in the text?
Tearing the superficial layers of the cuticle
How does the text describe the impact of the movement on the cuticle?
Tearing
What effect does the inward movement have on the cuticle's superficial layers?
Crushing
Which action does the slight inward movement cause to the cuticle?
Bruising
What happens to the superficial layers of the cuticle due to the directed inward movement?
Crushing
What is a potential cause of tissues not gapping?
Tissue bridging
Why might tissues be accompanied by abrasions and bruises?
Because of tissue bridging
Which condition is NOT mentioned as a reason for tissues not gapping?
Tissue necrosis
What effect can tissue bridging have on wound healing?
Accelerate healing
In the context provided, what role do abrasions and bruises play in wound healing?
Prevent gapping of tissues
What term is used to describe a situation where extra-vascular blood leaks and collects, cannot be blanched or washed away, and does not show any color changes?
Ecchymosis
In the context provided, what distinguishes hypostasis from other skin conditions?
Presence of swelling
Where on the body does hypostasis typically occur, based on the information provided?
On dependent parts
Which of the following terms best describes a condition characterized by blood leaking outside vessels and forming a localized swelling?
Hematoma
In the context of blood leakage and collection mentioned, which term refers to tiny, pinpoint-sized red or purple spots on the skin?
Petechiae
Explore the phenomenon where slight movement directed inwards results in crushing the superficial layers of the cuticle and bruising underneath. Test your knowledge on hair trichoptilosis.
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