A laceration is defined as a tear in tissue caused by a shearing or crushing force. 1,2 Therefore, a laceration is the result of a blunt-trauma mechanism. A laceration is further characterized by incomplete separation of stronger tissue elements, such as blood vessels and nerves. More @Wikipedia
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