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A contusion caused by blunt injury resulting in swelling of the part due to effusion of blood into the neighbouring tissues from the ruptured capillaries without any discontinuity of the skin is called?

Correct answer: C. Both A and B

  • A. Contusion
  • B. Bruise
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None of above

Explanation

A contusion is the medical term for a bruise: blood escapes from damaged small vessels into nearby tissues while the skin remains unbroken. Both terms therefore describe the same injury.

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