Leica Biosystems ANGLE TWO - Manual (Page 10)

Components
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3.1 U Frame
Figure 4 shows the Angle Two U frame with a rat adapter and 45° ear bars attached.
Some of the part names in the figures below link to sections of the manual where the part is
discussed in more detail.
Figure 4. The Angle Two U frame
The animal is held in the instrument U frame with the head at the closed end of the ‘U’ and the tail
at the open end. The ear bars, nose clamp and incisor bar attached to the U frame secure the
animal during surgery.
Adapters for a range of species are available (see www.myneurolab.com).
Incisor Bar
The animal’s incisor teeth are placed over the incisor bar. The bar can be adjusted horizontally and
vertically using the thumbscrews indicated below.
Figure 5. The incisor bar can be moved vertically and horizontally
Incisor Bar
U Frame
Nose Clamp
Ear Bars
Incisor Bar
Vertical control
Horizontal
control