A(n) ____ penetrates through the skin and can be either be superficial or full thickness.

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A puncture wound is a type of injury that penetrates through the skin and can be either superficial, only entering the top layers of skin, or full thickness, going all the way through the skin and underlying tissues. An avulsion is a type of injury where a portion of skin is torn away, while an abrasion and scrape are injuries where the skin is scraped or rubbed away, but do not penetrate through the skin.

A(n) ____ Penetrates Through the Skin and Can Be Either