Image: Toothed forceps, autopsy instrument

Toothed forceps - Autopsy instrument

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General purpose mortuary instruments used for packing the body, lifting tissue, swabbing and many other purposes. The teeth on these lend strength in gripping heavy organs for removal.

Last Updated: 27 October 2009

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