Surgical Terminology Flashcards
arthroscope
instrument inserted into joint cavity to inspect contents
aspirator
hollow instrument used to withdraw fluid, especially from body cavities, cysts, or joints
autoclave
device used to sterilize instruments with pressurized, superheated steam
catheter
tube inserted into narrow opening for removal or introduction of fluids
clamp
surgical instrument used to compress blood vessel or close off end of intestine
cord clamp
flexible band used to compress or close off opening
curette
spoon-shaped instrument used to scrape tissue from body cavities
cystoscope
instrument used to view interior of bladder
diathermy knife
electrode-tipped blade used to coagulate tissue or small blood vessels
drain
tube or wick used to draw fluid from body cavity to surface
drain tube
tube used to drain fluid from inside body
endoscope
slender, tubular instrument used for viewing and examining internal body parts
float
instrument used to file or rasp a horse’s premolar and molar teeth
fluoroscope
fluorescent screen on which X-rays may be viewed
forceps
any of the various instruments used to grasp and pull objects
hemostat
device used to stop or prevent hemorrhaging
hypodermic
needle and syringe used for injection under the skin
inhalant anesthesia
anesthesia administered by inhaling
lancet
wide, two-edged, pointed surgical knife
ligature
nylon, wire, or catgut tied around a structure to prevent bleeding