The skin has folds, or static tension lines called ____ lines. In between these lines there is also tension.

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Langer's lines, also known as cleavage lines, are topological lines drawn on a map of the human body. They correspond to the natural orientation of collagen fibers in the dermis, and are generally parallel to the orientation of the underlying muscle fibers. These lines are significant in surgical planning because incisions made parallel to Langer's lines tend to heal better and produce less scarring.

The Skin Has Folds, or Static Tension Lines Called ____