Question

Why is it best to minimize the use of your scalpel during dissection activities?

Answer 1

A scalpel is a small and extremely sharped instrument used in surgeries and dissection.

In addition, dissection refers to the dismembering of a deceased animal or even a plant. The purpose of dissections is to study the anatomy of the animal or plant. So, by minimizing the use of the scalpel we can decrease the chances of cutting wrongly a specific part of the body, that could signify a wrong conclusion of the study. Basically, we must use the scalpel only in needed cuts, not going crazy cutting all of it, we need first to understand about basic stuff of the deceased body.

Answer 2

A scalpel is well known for its physical appearance being tiny and sharp which is useful particularly in surgeries and anatomical dissections. Its disadvantage during dissection activities is it may injure or provocatively cut important organs or structure that may need extensive care.