Monday, August 12, 2013

MICROTOMES, KNIVES, HONING AND STROPPING


One of the high yield topic in the practicals is MICROTOMES and KNIVES.
Important aspect of the practicals is to know about thsese minor things but they really do ask about all of these in exams.

I have added few frequently asked questions.

1.What is honing?
2.What are the types of hones used in histopathology lab?
3.What are the grades of honing?
4.What are the types of abrasives used in honing of the knife?
5.What are the precautions taken to protect the handling and use of the knife?
6.What are the lubricants used for honing of knife?
7.The diffrent angles of the knives
8. About Honing and stropping
9. Faults in section cutting- reason and remedy.


 

National Board Guidelines for Pathology Theory and Practical Examinations.