A Child Who Skins His Knee in a Fall Has

Question

A child who skins his knee in a fall has a(n)
A) abrasion.
B) laceration.
C) puncture.
D) incision.
E) contusion.

Accepted Answer

An abrasion is a superficial injury in which the skin is scraped away, usually caused by a fall or scrape against a rough surface. A skinned knee is a classic example of an abrasion.