With Respect to the Skin, the Largest Resident Flora Would

Question

With respect to the skin, the largest resident flora would be found in the:
A)femoral area
B)patellar area
C)iliac area
D)plantar area

Accepted Answer

The plantar area refers to the sole of the foot and is known to have the largest resident flora on the skin. This is due to the fact that the sole of the foot has more sweat glands and a thicker layer of dead skin cells, creating a more favorable environment for bacterial growth. The femoral, patellar, and iliac areas are all located on the leg and do not have as much resident flora as the plantar area.