Plastic surgery MCQ (Multiple choice questions)

Q1) Which of the following is true about Langer's line of the skin?

a) These are in the direction of muscle fibres.

b) These are perpendicular to the long axis of underlying muscle fibres

c) Most favourable incision is circular over an exposed area

d) Most favorable incision is a rhomboid shped one over an exposed area

Answers

1) b

Langer's lines are useful indicators to design skin incisions and dimnish tension across incisions. These lines are perpendicular to underlying muscle. Most favourable incision is an elliptical incision with a length/breadth ratio of 4:1