Rotary microtomes are commonly used for tissue slices in histology and pathology. These microtomes work through a handwheel that can be rotated, and the handwheel controls the up-and-down movement of the specimen head that holds the tissue sample. The specimen head moves up-and-down over a stable cutting knife to produce thin sections that can be collected and further processed or stained. Here are some advantages of using a rotary microtome:
Some disadvantages of vibrating microtomes include:
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