SECTION CUTTING. 



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Some in using this microtome prefer to hold it in the hand, 

 others fasten it to the table and thus have both hands free 

 for work. 



Fig. 40. 



The next form to be described is the "Sledge Microtome" 

 which was introduced to the American public by Dr. C. S. 

 Minot. It is probably the best of these instruments. 



