Cleavage lines
A) are scars resulting from overstretching of the dermis.
B) attach the dermis to underlying bone and muscle.
C) form the pattern of epidermal ridges known as fingerprints.
D) run parallel to the orientation of collagen bundles in the reticular layer.

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Cleavage lines, also known as tension lines, are formed by the orientation of collagen bundles in the reticular layer of the dermis. These lines show the natural direction in which the skin is able to stretch and move, and are important for minimizing scarring during incisions and surgeries.

Cleavage Lines