A precision microdissection procedure for undecalcified bone thin sections.
A procedure is described for removing osteons from undecalcified, thin sections of bone. The method involves the use of a microdrilling machine in combination with a micromanipulator. The procedure allows a substantial reduction in the time required for microdissection over previously described methods while permitting the irregular contours of osteons to be followed with precision.
D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D004210:Dissection / Q000379:methods*; D006253:Haversian System; D006801:Humans; D008846:Micromanipulation; D008867:Microtomy / Q000379:methods*