Histopathology Artifacts Quiz
ANSWER CASE 23
This micrograph shows cracking of the bone matrix. It is virtually
impossible to eliminate but it may be minimised by extending
processing times to improve infiltration and by slow polymerisation
of epoxy resins to promote linear polymers and produce a more
flexible resin. The artefact is further reduced if diamond knives
are used rather than glass knives. So the correct answer is cracking
of the bone matrix.

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