title: Tissue movement--a macrobiomechanical approach.
abstract: The surgical movement of skin involves both a respect for the biological integrity of the involved tissues and an understanding of its mechanical properties. The interaction of tissue biology and mechanics on the level of the organism therefore represents a macrobiomechanical approach to tissue movement. An understanding of anatomy and tissue movement dynamics is key in the performance of successful cutaneous surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Dzubow
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004285:Dogs; D005145:Face; D005205:Fascia / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D009068:Movement; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena