Dural Opening: Sharp Dural Hook

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• The sharp hook is used initially during dural opening.
• It's sharp end is used to elevate the dura from the arachnoid  layer (directly below the dura), to safely incise without damaging other layers or brain tissue.
• At this point, dural opening has been initiated.