5 Questions
What characteristic makes the plano concave knife extremely sharp but delicate?
One cutting surface is flat and the other is concave
Which type of samples is the plano concave knife specifically used to cut?
Soft samples like nitrocellulose embedded tissues
Which surface of the plano concave knife is kept closest to the tissue block during cutting?
The plane surface
What types of microtome use the plano concave knife?
Sledge and rotary microtome
Why is the plano concave knife considered delicate?
Its concave side can be easily damaged
Study Notes
Types of Microtome Knife
- A Plano Concave Knife has a flat cutting surface on one side and a concave cutting surface on the other, with varying degrees of concavity.
- Plano Concave Knives are extremely sharp but also delicate.
- They are used for cutting soft sample materials, such as nitrocellulose embedded tissues.
- In a Plano Concave Knife, the plane surface is positioned closest to the tissue block.
- Plano Concave Knives are compatible with both Sledge and rotary microtomes, with the notation "Plano => Sledge-rotary" indicating this compatibility.
Learn about the different types of microtome knives, including their characteristics and applications in histology and microscopy.
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