Often Misinterpreted and Mislabeled as Bruising, Ecchymosis Is the Subcutaneous

Multiple Choice

Often misinterpreted and mislabeled as bruising, ecchymosis is the subcutaneous leakage of released red blood cells from damaged blood vessels. Unlike bruises, areas of ecchymosis are usually nonpainful and nonindurated, lack distinct outer margins, and spread in

A) the direction of gravity.
B) the direction opposite to gravity.
C) all directions.
D) no identifiable direction.