Chapter 10 Terminology

Question 1

Stainless steel

Answer 1

An alloy of steel with chromium and sometimes another element, such as nickel or molybdenum, that is highly resistant to rusting and ordinary corrosion.

Question 2

Scissors

Answer 2

Surgical instruments used to cut, incise and/or dissect tissue.

Question 3

Osteotomes

Answer 3

Chisel-like instruments used to cut or shave bone.

Question 4

Chisels

Answer 4

Wedge-shaped instruments used to cut or shape bone.

Question 5

Rongeurs

Answer 5

Surgical instruments used to cut or bite away at bone and tissue.

Question 6

Forceps

Answer 6

Instruments used for grasping, holding firmly or exerting traction upon objects

Question 7

Hemostatic forceps

Answer 7

Surgical instrumental used to control the flow of blood.

Question 8

Needle holders

Answer 8

Surgical instruments designed to drive suture needles to close of rejoin a wound or surgical site. Also known as needle driver

Question 9

Martensitic (stainless steel)

Answer 9

This metal is also known as 400 series stainless steel. It is magnetic and may be heat-hardened.

Question 10

Retractors

Answer 10

Surgical instruments primarily used to move tissues and organs to keep the surgical site exposed throughout surgery.

Question 11

Cannulas

Answer 11

Surgical instruments with a hollow barrel (or lumen) through their center. Cannulas are often inserted for drainage.

Question 12

Rib spreader

Answer 12

A retractor used to expose the chest.

Question 13

Suction devices

Answer 13

Surgical instruments used to extract blood and other fluids from the surgical site.

Question 14

Austenitic (stainless steel)

Answer 14

This metal is also known as a 300 series stainless steel,. It is non-magnetic, cannot be heat-hardened and is more corrosion resistant than martensitic stainless steel.

Question 15

Serrations

Answer 15

Parallel grooves in the jaws of surgical instruments.

Question 16

Ratchet

Answer 16

The part of surgical instrument that “locks” the handles

Question 17

Box locks

Answer 17

Point where the two jaws or blades of an instrument connect and pivot

Question 18

Passivation

Answer 18

A chemical process applied during the instrument manufacturing process that provides a corrosion-resistant finish by forming a thin, transparent oxide film

Question 19

Jaws

Answer 19

Two or more opposable parts that open and close; used for holding or crushing something between them.

Question 20

Dissection

Answer 20

The process of cutting apart or separating tissues.