The part of the anesthetic syringe that locks into the rubber stopper of the anesthetic cartridge so that the stopper can be retracted by pulling back on the piston rod is the:
A)barrel.
B)thumb ring.
C)piston rod.
D)harpoon.

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The harpoon of the anesthetic syringe locks into the rubber stopper of the anesthetic cartridge so that the stopper can be retracted by pulling back on the piston rod.The piston rod pushes the rubber stopper of the anesthetic cartridge and forces the anesthetic solution out through the needle.

The Part of the Anesthetic Syringe That Locks into the Rubber