A soft-tissue injury in which the outer layer of the skin has been scraped away is an
A) avulsion.
B) abrasion.
C) amputation.
D) incision.

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Abrasions occur when the outer layers of the skin are scraped away or roughed up and deeper layers are exposed. Abrasions are caused by the friction created when a rough, hard surface comes in contact with skin as a consequence of a scraping or sliding type of motion, often the result of a fall or scrape. Such injuries are often referred to as friction burns, floor burns, rug burns, or road rash.

A Soft-Tissue Injury in Which the Outer Layer of the Skin