Which statement is true of stereotaxic surgery?
A. A stereotaxic instrument does not require coordinates from a brain atlas.
B. The carrier arm can be manipulated in two dimensions.
C. The head holder is designed to fix the skull in a rigid position.
D. The surgery can only be accomplished by inserting an electrode into the brain.
Answer: C
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