Also indexed as: Scrapes, Scratches
Minor injuries include such injuries as bruises, sprains, strains, and skin wounds.
The healing of minor injuries requires the involvement of several body systems, including
the circulatory system, the immune system, and the cellular mechanisms to repair and grow new
tissues.
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