Scissors

Question 1

Scissors

These scissors look like grade two scissors and are used to cut paper or suture

Answer 1

Operating scissors

Question 2

Scissors

These scissors have a long shank, sharp tips and usually curved blades. they are used for dissecting and cutting more delicate tissues

Answer 2

Metzenbaum Scissors

Question 3

Scissors

These scissors have small, blunt tips and are thick curved hook on one tip. They have larger finger hoops relative to the jaws and shank. Used to cut something out of the skin

Answer 3

Suture removal scissors

Question 4

Scissors

These scissors are small and delicate and are used for eye surgery.

Answer 4

Iris scissors

Question 5

Scissors

These scissors have blunt tips, curved or straight blades and are “heavy” looking. Used for dissecting and cutting dense tissues like large muscle or cartilage.

Answer 5

Mayo scissors

Question 6

Scissors

These scissors have a blunt tip, one blade has a “paddle” type end and has an asymmetrical jaw. Used to cut bandage or tape.

Answer 6

Lister bandage scissors