10 Questions
What is the primary goal of plastic surgery?
To restore and improve function, as well as appearance
What is the term for the surgical procedure to repair or construct an abdominal wall?
Abdominoplasty
What is the term for the surgical procedure to repair or construct a cleft palate?
Cheiloplasty
What is the term for the surgical procedure to repair or construct a breast?
Mammoplasty
What does the term 'Plasty' refer to in plastic surgery?
Restorative and reconstructive procedures
What is the primary focus of plastic surgery procedures?
Both to improve a person's appearance and to restore function of body tissue defects
Which of the following is NOT a type of plastic surgery procedure?
Nephrology
What is the term for the surgical procedure to repair or construct a nose?
Rhinoplasty
What is the term that encompasses both restorative and reconstructive procedures in plastic surgery?
Plasty
What is the primary benefit of plastic surgery besides improving appearance?
Improving function
Test your understanding of the basics of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including its definition, procedures, and the anatomy and physiology of skin. Learn about the importance of this surgical specialty in improving appearance and reconstructing tissue defects.
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