When Incising the Cranium Between Burr Holes, What Attachment to the Powered

question 66

Multiple Choice

When incising the cranium between burr holes, what attachment to the powered craniotome is necessary to prevent injury of underlying tissues?

• A) #3 Penfield dissector
• B) dural guard with footplate
• C) smoke evacuator
• D) wire-pass drill bit

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Definitions:

Midline

An imaginary line that divides the body into equal left and right halves.

Upward Direction

Movement or orientation towards a higher point or position.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out.

Proton

A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, carrying a positive electric charge.