Name the following parts of an instrument: A. Cutting portion:

B. Working end of a condensing instrument: Plane

C. Sharp end used to explore and detect: Point

D. Portion that connects shaft or handle to the blade, nib, or point:

E. Handle of the instrument:

1. Blade.

2. Nib.

3. Explorer.

4. Shank.

5. Shaft.

Explanation:

A. Cutting portion: this is called a blade. It is the part of an instrument that is typically used for cutting other materials.

B. Working end of a condensing instrument: it is called a nib.

C. Sharp end used to explore and detect: explorer. This part of an instrument is used for the purpose of exploration and detection of specific things.

D. Portion that connects shaft or handle to the blade, nib, or point: shank.

E. Handle of the instrument: shaft. This is the portion of an instrument that can be held by an end user.