Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 5 - The Integumentary System - Figure 5.10 - Page 165: 1

Answer

The area burned would account for 27% of the total skin surface area.

Work Step by Step

According to the rule of nines(9's) the skin of the anterior trunk is 18%of the surface area of the skin. One upper limb accounts for an additional nine per cent(9%) of the surface area, These areas together make up a total portion of 27% of the total skin surface of the body.
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