You fell on the concrete walkway and scraped your leg against the solid surface, which created a two-inch by three-inch area that is not bleeding. This would be called a(n)
A) abrasion.
B) laceration.
C) puncture.
D) incision.
E) contusion.

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An abrasion is a wound caused by rubbing or scraping the skin against a hard surface, such as concrete. It typically results in a shallow wound and not much bleeding, like the one described in the scenario.

You Fell on the Concrete Walkway and Scraped Your Leg