A trocar is an assembly instrument used to cut through tissue for access to fluid or a body cavity

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T
A trocar has two parts (an obturator and a sheath). The assembly may be needed to cut through tissues for access to a body cavity or to access fluid.

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