Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by process]
7. [holding and gripping tools]
8. clamps

Narrower term/s

• artery clamps

Anotations

Scope note:

Instruments used for seizing and holding objects or delicate tissues such as blood vessels, mainly in surgical operations, but in extended use as tools with a variety of purposes. They have long handles with grips like manicure scissors, a provision for clamping into fixed positions, and curved or straight tips.