Instruments Flashcards
An embalming instrument that is used for blunt dissection and in raising vessels.
Aneurysm hook
An embalming instrument used for blunt dissection and in raising vessels that have an eye in the hook portion of the instrument for placing ligatures around the vessels.
Aneurysm needle
Multipurpose instrument (size can vary) used in the embalming process (e.g., as a drainage instrument).
Angular spring forceps
Locking forceps, sometimes called clamps, that are used to grasp and hold objects or tissue. Used to compress an artery.
Arterial fixation forceps
Tube used to inject embalming solution into the blood vascular system.
Arterial tubes
Aspirating device that suction gases, fluids, and semisolids from the body cavities and hollow viscera.
Autopsy aspirator
A small slender straight or curved surgical knife with a sharp or blunt point.
Bistoury knife
Device that attaches to bottle of cavity fluid. Consists of a syringe, trocar and a trocar tip.
Cavity fluid injector
A thin plastic tube, with holes at each end, which is placed in the cavity to remove fluid.
Drainage tube
Forceps called clamps that are used to compress blood vessels or other tubular structures to obstruct the flow of blood or fluids.
Hemostats
A long thin trocar used for supplemental hypodermic embalming.
Hypovalve trocar
A hollow needle used with a syringe to inject substances into the body.
Hypodermic needles
Embalming instrument used to aspirate the throat by means of the nostrils.
Nasal aspirator
Used to hold a suturing needle for closing wounds during suturing. Also called a needle driver.
Needle holder
Mechanical device used to impel specially designed metal pins into bone.
Needle injector
