A burn that extends beyond the subcutaneous tissue, involving the underlying structures of muscle, tendon, and ligament but not the bone is:

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A fourth-degree burn extends beyond the subcutaneous tissue to involve underlying muscle, tendon, and ligament, but not bone. This type of burn is more severe than first, second, and third-degree burns, which involve less deep structures.

A Burn That Extends Beyond the Subcutaneous Tissue, Involving the Underlying