Tenaculum

This article is about a surgical instrument. For the anatomical structure, see Tenaculum (Anatomical Structure).
Tenaculum

A tenaculum is a surgical instrument, usually classified as a type of forceps. It consists of a slender sharp-pointed hook attached to a handle and is used mainly in surgery for seizing and holding parts, such as blood vessels.[1]

Uses include:

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary > tenaculum Retrieved August 2010
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