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Thumb-forceps tip comparison: prominent interlocking teeth are visible on the right.
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Thumb-forceps tip comparison: prominent interlocking teeth are visible on the right.

Image: آرمین · Source / original · CC0

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Toothed dissecting forceps

Grasping & holding

Toothed dissecting forceps

Toothed thumb forceps

THE FIRST VIVA QUESTION

What is its use?

Holds skin or firm tissue during dissection and wound closure.

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 instrument without finger rings.
  2. Interlocking teeth at the tip.
  3. No ratchet or box joint.
Don’t confuse it with…

Plain dressing forceps have serrations without prominent terminal teeth.

02 / PARTS

Name the parts.

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

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

Think first. Then reveal.

Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.

01Why are these called thumb forceps?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

Their spring arms are controlled between the thumb and fingers.

02Would terminal teeth suit delicate vessels?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

An appropriate atraumatic vascular forceps is preferred.

Read the references.

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