Post-Mortem Surgical Set

Key Components and Their Functions

1. Scalpels (Various Sizes) – For making precise incisions through skin and tissue.

2. Dissecting Scissors (Straight and Curved) – Used for cutting soft tissues, muscles, and organs.

3. Bone Saw or Rib Shears – For cutting through ribs and bones to access internal organs.

4. Forceps (Tissue and Dressing Types) – Used for grasping, holding, and lifting tissues during dissection.

5. Brain Knife – Specifically designed for removing and sectioning the brain.

6. Cartilage Knife – Used for cutting through tough tissues such as cartilage.

7. Scalpel Handles with Blades – For attaching different blade sizes depending on the incision required.

8. Dissecting Needles (Straight and Curved) – Used for separating tissues and pinpoint dissection work.

9. Bone Chisel and Mallet – For opening the skull or sternum safely.

10. Ruler and Measuring Tape – For measuring organs, wounds, or pathological findings.

11. Specimen Containers and Jars – For preserving tissue or organ samples for lab analysis.

12. Scissors (Metzenbaum/Mayo) – For cutting fine and coarse tissue structures.

13. Post-Mortem Table Accessories (Optional) – Such as trays and collection bowls for fluids and organs.