USE OF CUTTING INSTKUiMENTS. 



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ei^hbourini; portion being similarly raised by an assistant, and the 

 parts dixided between the two forceps. The forceps are then reapplied 

 and the dissection so continued. 



Fig. I02, 



Fh;. 103. 



For holding the edges of wounds apart sharp hooks or retractors 

 are employed (Figs. 78 to 80). 



Fig. 104 



Loose tissues may either be torn apart b\' forceps, or divided with 

 a blunt object like the handle of a scalpel or the rounded end of a 



Fig. 106. Fig. 107. 



director. This method is used in exposing nerves and vessels. The 

 torceps are held in the manner of a pen (Fig, 108). 



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