Lecture 1: terms and instruments Flashcards
1
Q
-centesis
A
to pierce
(paracentesis
2
Q
-desis
A
to bind
arthrodesis
3
Q
-ectomy
A
to excise
splenectomy
4
Q
-ostomy
A
long term surgical opening
gastrostomy tube
5
Q
-otomy
A
temporary opening
laparotomy
6
Q
-pexy
A
fixation
gastropexy
7
Q
-plasty
A
formed or shaped
episioplasty
8
Q
-orrhaphy
A
suture
herniorrhaphy
9
Q
10 blade use
A
linear incisions
10
Q
11 blade use
A
stab incisions
delicate
11
Q
12 blade use
A
declaw
12
Q
15
A
stab incisions into hollow vicera
13
Q
Metzenbaum scissor use
A
fine dissection
14
Q
Mayo scissor use
A
cutting dense connective tissue
15
Q
brown-adson forcep use
A
grip without trauma
