Surgical Tools (and Their Uses) Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Medical Terminology has 13 clues. Answers range from 3 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for skin and muscle incisions
Used for cutting sheets of tissue or blunt dissection
tool used to burn closed wounds and stop bleeding
A metal operating instrument having an edge of sharp, toothlike projections, for dividing bone, cartilage, or plaster.
Used for precise clamping and come in many forms for specific purposes
stopping bleeding (through clamping)
tool used to stop flow of blood and close off blood vessels
used to hold tissues or sponges in place
remove blood from a certain area for better viewing
separate edges of incision or wound/ hold back tissue to access area of the body that needs operating
keeps suture steady and helps drive the needle into the skin
stiches made to close up a wound or incision
can be used to close skin wounds. reduces inflammation, recovery time, and the size of the wound
