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Plain dissecting forceps: Reference view.

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Plain dissecting forceps

Grasping & holding

Plain dissecting forceps

Non-toothed thumb forceps · dressing forceps

THE FIRST VIVA QUESTION

What is its use?

Manipulates dressings or tissue where a non-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. Two spring arms joined at the base.
  2. Opposing serrated tips without prominent interlocking teeth.
  3. No finger rings or locking ratchet.
Don’t confuse it with…

Non-toothed does not automatically mean atraumatic; pressure and the specific jaw design matter.

02 / PARTS

Name the parts.

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

  1. Spring base
  2. Arms
  3. Finger grip
  4. Serrated tips
03 / VIVA PRACTICE

Think first. Then reveal.

Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.

01How is it different from toothed dissecting forceps?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

It lacks the prominent terminal interlocking teeth.

02Does it lock closed?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

No. The spring opens the tips when finger pressure is released.

Read the references.

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