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 collage bundles in the reticular layer.

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Cleavage lines, also known as Langer's lines, refer to natural lines or grooves in the skin that run parallel to the orientation of collagen fibers in the dermis. These lines are important to consider during surgical procedures, as incisions made parallel to them tend to heal more easily and result in less scarring.

Cleavage Lines