Mr. Huang had a bike accident and ended up sliding across a paved road. He has scrapes and some missing skin on his left arm. What is the medical term for this injury?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

abrasions
abrasions

lacerations
lacerations

avulsions
avulsions

puncture wounds

Answer 1

The medical term for scrapes and missing skin as a result of sliding across a paved road is abrasions.