. Veterinary post-mortem technic . Fig. 36.—Costotomes used in cutting the ribs of small animals in removal of the sternum. is provided with sharp notches to prevent slipping whenhooked under the edge of the calvarium. 34 VETERINARY POST-MORTEM TECHNIC A rib hook (Fig. 32) is a steel hook with a loop handleused to hold the ribs up while the diaphragm is beingsevered, and to remove the side after it has been freed fromthe body. It is 6 Fig. 37.—Bone-cutting forceps. The forceps have short, heavy blades and are used in remov-ing the brain and cord of small animals and exposing nasal passa
. Veterinary post-mortem technic . Fig. 36.—Costotomes used in cutting the ribs of small animals in removal of the sternum. is provided with sharp notches to prevent slipping whenhooked under the edge of the calvarium. 34 VETERINARY POST-MORTEM TECHNIC A rib hook (Fig. 32) is a steel hook with a loop handleused to hold the ribs up while the diaphragm is beingsevered, and to remove the side after it has been freed fromthe body. It is 6 Fig. 37.—Bone-cutting forceps. The forceps have short, heavy blades and are used in remov-ing the brain and cord of small animals and exposing nasal passages. A wood viallet (Fig. 33) with each striking surfacemetal bound is used with chisels in cutting bone and hoof. A rawhide mallet (Fig. 34) is used with chisels on smallanimals. Iron pinchers (Fig. 35) are invaluable in removing the POST-MORTEM INSTRUMENTS 35 sole and wall of the hoof. It should have handles 35 cm.(14) long and the diameter of the jaws should be 9 cm.(). Costotomes (Fig. 36) are instruments used in cuttingthe ribs of small animals. The blades are curved and the
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