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Which instrument is the Senn Retractor?

Allis Tissue Forceps
Mayo Scissor
Senn Retractor
Spay Hook

The correct answer is: Senn Retractor

The Senn Retractor is a specialized instrument commonly used in surgical procedures to hold back soft tissues and provide better visibility and access to the surgical site. Unlike the other options, the Senn Retractor has two curved, and sometimes sharp, prongs on one end for grasping and retracting tissue. Option A, the Allis Tissue Forceps, has multiple small teeth for grasping tissue and is not specifically designed for retraction. Option B, the Mayo Scissor, is a cutting instrument and not suited for tissue retraction. Option D, the Spay Hook, is also used for tissue retraction, but it has a single sharp point instead of two prongs like the Senn Retractor. Therefore, option C is the correct answer as the Senn Retractor is a dedicated instrument for tissue retraction.