Supplies

Question 1

Chemicals used in addition to vascular (arterial) and cavity embalming fluids. Include but are not limited to hardening compounds, preservative powders, sealing agents, mold-preventive agents, and compress application agents.

Answer 1

Accessory chemicals

Question 2

Device used to fasten the calvarium to the cranium after a cranial autopsy.

Answer 2

Calvarium clamps

Question 3

A soft, fluffy staple fiber

Answer 3

Cotton

Question 4

Thin, domelike shell made of hardened cloth, metal, or plastic placed beneath the eyelids to restore natural curvature and to maintain the position of the closed eye.

Answer 4

Eye caps

Question 5

Thread, cord, or wire used for tying vessels, tissues, or bones.

Answer 5

Ligature

Question 6

Device used in the mouth to shape the contour of the lips.

Answer 6

Mouth former

Question 7

Chemical that inactive saprophytic bacteria, render unsuitable for nutrition the media upon which such bacteria thrive, and will arrest decomposition by altering enzymes and lysins of the body as well as converting the decomposable tissue to a form less susceptible to decomposition.

Answer 7

Preservative embalming chemicals

Question 8

Agents that provide a barrier or seal against any leakage of fluid or blood.

Answer 8

Sealing agents

Question 9

A fluid the embalmer injects prior to the preservative solution (e.g. preinjection fluid) or adds to the preservative solution to enhance certain qualities of the preservative fluid (e.g., coinjection, dye, humectant, and water conditioner).

Answer 9

Supplemental fluids

Question 10

Plastic, threaded screwlike device for sealing punctures and small round trocar openings.

Answer 10

Trocar button