Artifacts are distortions or errors that can occur during tissue preparation and slicing, potentially misleading microscopic analysis. Common artifacts include:
- Folding: When tissue folds over itself during sectioning. - Tearing: Rips or tears in the tissue sections. - Compression: When sections are compressed, leading to distorted morphology. - Knife Marks: Scratches or lines caused by imperfections in the microtome blade.
