Which instrument is a two-piece embalming instrument consisting of a handle and a blade used to make incisions?

• A. Scalpel
• B. Safety Glasses
• C. Magnetic Stir Bar
• D. Pipetting Bulb

Answer: (A)

A scalpel is the instrument designed for precise incisions, and it typically comes as a two-piece setup: a handle with a detachable blade. In embalming and related procedures, the blade is swapped or replaced to keep cuts clean and controlled, which is essential for accessing vessels or tissues without causing unnecessary damage. The other items don’t serve cutting purposes: safety glasses protect the eyes, a magnetic stir bar is for mixing solutions, and a pipetting bulb helps move liquids. So the scalpel best fits the description of a handle-and-blade instrument used to make incisions.