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Lane dissecting forceps — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.
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Lane dissecting forceps — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.

Image: SURTEX Instruments · Source / original

Lane dissecting forceps

Grasping & holding

Lane dissecting forceps

Lane dissecting forcep

THE FIRST VIVA QUESTION

What is its use?

Grasps firm tissue during dissection when a secure toothed grip is appropriate.

Explore the photo before the answer. Zoom into the jaws, inspect the locking mechanism and compare the available reference views.

01 / IDENTIFICATION

How to recognise it.

  1. Spring-action thumb-forceps construction.
  2. Prominent interlocking teeth at the working ends.
  3. No ring handles or locking ratchet on this dissecting pattern.
Don’t confuse it with…

Lane dissecting forceps are distinct from Lane bowel clamps and Lane bone-holding forceps.

02 / PARTS

Name the parts.

Point to each part on your specimen as you say its name.

  1. Spring base
  2. Arms
  3. Grip surfaces
  4. Toothed tips
03 / VIVA PRACTICE

Think first. Then reveal.

Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.

01Why state the complete instrument name?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

Lane names several instruments with different functions.

02Which tissue requires a different, gentler grip?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

Delicate vessels or bowel require an appropriate atraumatic instrument.

Read the references.

Use these clinical education and instrument references alongside your department’s practical manual. Photo attribution appears below the image.