Orientation of which dermal fibers is responsible for "lines of cleavage" (tension lines) seen in the skin?
A) reticular
B) collagen
C) elastic
D) none of these choices

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Collagen fibers in the dermis are oriented in patterns that correspond to the lines of cleavage or tension lines in the skin. These lines are important in surgical incisions and wound healing, as incisions made parallel to the lines tend to heal better with less scarring.

Orientation of Which Dermal Fibers Is Responsible for "Lines of Cleavage