The Ridged Teeth on the Inner Surface of the Tip

question 3

Short Answer

The ridged teeth on the inner surface of the tip of some instruments are called __________. They help prevent tissue from slipping out of the jaws of the instrument.

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Definitions:

Andesite

An intermediate-composition igneous rock that is the fine-grained equivalent of diorite; typically gray or greenish-gray, commonly with phenocrysts of cream-colored feldspar or dark amphibole.

Magma Chamber

A reservoir of molten rock beneath the surface of the Earth or a volcano.

Felsic Igneous Rock

Igneous rocks that are rich in silica and light in color, such as granite, characterized by minerals like quartz and feldspar.

Igneous Rock

A type of rock formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, with examples including granite and basalt.