Tissue, Brain, Heart, and Spinal Cord Matrices



Tissue Matrices (TM)
Tissue Matrices are designed to aid the basic research scientist in the free-hand dissection of a wide variety of different tissues and repeatedly slice fresh tissue at intervals as small as 1 mm. Tissue Matrices are constructed from high grade aluminum to allow for rapid temperature equilibration, ease of cleaning or sterilization and withstand the rigors of daily use.
Features
- Channel spacing at 1 or 2 mm intervals
- Channel width is 0.3 mm
- Removable end caps
- Available in 3 basic configurations
Applications
Biochemical Pharmacology: The reproducible removal of small regions for biochemical analysis, such as the determination of drug and metabolite concentrations. Individual tissues may be either dissected or micropunched from slices formed.
Anatomy: Precise blocking of tissue prior to microtome sectioning.
Physiology: Reproducible blocking prior to vibratome sectioning enzymatic dispersion.
Overall Measurements: 90 mm L x 36 mm W x 37 mm H
Cat. # | Cavity Size | Tissue Shape | Spacing | Price | |
69010 | TM 10 mm x 10 mm | Rectangular | 1.0 mm | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69011 | TM 15 mm x 15 mm | Rectangular | 1.0 mm | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69012 | TM 20 mm x 20 mm | Rectangular | *2.0 mm | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69013 | TM 25 mm x 25 mm | Rectangular | *2.0 mm | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69014 | TM 10 mm Diameter | V-Shaped Block | 1.0 mm | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69015 | TM 4 mm diameter | Spherical | 1.0 mm | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69016 | TM 6mm diameter | Spherical | 1.0 mm | 715.00 | Add to Cart |





Rodent Brain Matrices (RBM)
Rodent Brain Matrices are designed for similar purposes as the above Tissue Matrices, but only for rodent brains. They allow the investigator to slice either coronal (perpendicular to center line) or sagittal (parallel to center line) sections through the brain at intervals as small as 1mm. All Rodent Brain Matrices are identical and durable to ensure reproducible sections in the day-to-day, year-to-year, or on a between laboratory basis.
Applications
Biochemical Pharmacology: The reproducible removal of small brain regions (i.e. discrete terminal fields or nuclei) for biochemical analysis, such as the determination of neurotransmitter and metabolite concentrations. Individual brain areas may be either dissected or micropunched from the slices formed.
Anatomy: Precise blocking of the brain prior to microtome sectioning.
Neurophysiology: Reproducible blocking of the brain prior to vibratome sectioning.
Technical Data
Rodent Brain Matrices are constructed from high grade zinc to allow for rapid temperature equilibration, easy cleaning, and sterilization. The matrices are designed to accommodate the brains of rodents placed ventral side up. The channels are precisely cut at 1mm intervals and 0.3mm wide.
Overall Measurements: 2.75" x 2.75" x 1.5"H
Cat # | Animal, Weight, Slice Orientation | Qty | Price | |
69020 | RBM Gerbil, 70g, Coronal | each | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69021 | RBM Gerbil, 70g, Sagittal | each | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69022 | RBM Mouse, 30g, Coronal | each | 632.50 | Add to Cart |
69023 | RBM Mouse, 30g, Sagittal | each | 632.50 | Add to Cart |
69024 | RBM Rat, 125g-185g, Coronal | each | 632.50 | Add to Cart |
69025 | RBM Rat, 125g-185g, Sagittal | each | 632.50 | Add to Cart |
69026 | RBM Rat, 200g-400g, Dorsal-Ventral | each | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69026-C | RBM Adult Rat, 200g-400g, Coronal | each | 632.50 | Add to Cart |
69026-S | RBM Adult Rat, 200g-400g, Sagittal | each | 632.50 | Add to Cart |
69027 | RBM Guinea Pig, 250-450g, Coronal | each | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69027-C | RBM Adult Guinea Pig, 350g, Coronal | each | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69027-S | RBM Adult Guinea Pig, 350g, Sagittal | each | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69028 | RBM Guinea Pig, 250-450g, Sagittal | each | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69029-C | RBM Adult Ferret, Coronal | each | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69029-S | RBM Adult Ferret, Sagittal | each | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69040-C | RBM Adult Rabbit, Coronal | each | 825.00 | Add to Cart |
69040-S | RBM Adult Rabbit, Sagittal | each | 825.00 | Add to Cart |
69041-C | RBM Rat Pup, 30g, Coronal | each | 632.50 | Add to Cart |
69041-S | RBM Rat Pup, 30g, Sagittal | each | 632.50 | Add to Cart |
69042-C | RBM Hamster, 100g, Coronal | each | 632.50 | Add to Cart |
69042-S | RBM Hamster, 100g, Sagittal | each | 632.50 | Add to Cart |
69045-C | Brain Matrix, Adult Cynomolgus Monkey, Coronal, 2 mm slots | each | 3,300.00 | Add to Cart |
69046-C | Brain Matrix, Adult Rhesus Monkey, Coronal, 40 Slots @ 2 mm | each | 3,300.00 | Add to Cart |
69047-C | Brain Matrix, Adult Retriever Dog, Coronal, 40 Slots @ 2 mm | each | 3,300.00 | Add to Cart |
69048-C | Brain Matrix, Adult Cat, Coronal, 35 Slots @ 2 mm | each | 3,300.00 | Add to Cart |
69049 | Heart Matrix, Adult Cat, 2 mm Slices | each | 1,100.00 | Add to Cart |
69050-C | Heart Matrix, Adult Rat, 1 mm Slices | each | 715.00 | Add to Cart |
69051-C | Heart Matrix, Adult Rabbit, 2 mm Slices | each | 825.00 | Add to Cart |
69052-C | Brain Matrix, Sus Scrofa Piglet, 12 days old, 3kg, 2 mm Slots | each | 3,300.00 | Add to Cart |



Stainless Steel Brain & Heart Matrices with 0.5mm Thick Slices
When your rodent brain, heart, or other similar organ needs to be sliced as thinly as possible, these new stainless steel matrices with a 0.5 mm channel will achieve these slices – coronal or Sagittal – with ease.
- Made of high-quality stainless steel
- Can be repeatedly used, frozen, autoclaved, and cleaned
- Produces fine slices
- Accurate sectioning
- Easy cleaning and easy handling
Cat. # |
Product |
Dimensions (mm) | Cavity Depth |
Price |
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A | B | C | D | E | |||||
69090-C | Mouse Coronal (40-75g) | 3.18 | 11.1 | 8.73 | 19.1 | 12.2 | 7.4 | 338.00 | Add to Cart |
69090-S | Mouse Sagittal (40-75g) | 3.18 | 11.1 | 8.73 | 19.1 | 12.2 | 7.4 | 338.00 | Add to Cart |
69091-C | Small Rat Coronal (175-300g) | 4.76 | 15.9 | 12.7 | 36.6 | 23.8 | 7.61 | 338.00 | Add to Cart |
69091-S | Small Rat Sagittal (175-300g) | 4.76 | 15.9 | 12.7 | 36.6 | 23.8 | 7.61 | 338.00 | Add to Cart |
69092-C | Large Rat Coronal (300-600g) | 4.76 | 19.8 | 14.7 | 36.6 | 24.7 | 10.91 | 338.00 | Add to Cart |
69092-S | Large Rat Sagittal (300-600g) | 4.76 | 19.8 | 14.7 | 36.6 | 24.7 | 10.91 | 338.00 | Add to Cart |
69095-H | Mouse Heart | 8.3 | 12.1 | - | - | - | 4.8 | 390.00 | Add to Cart |
69096-H | Rat Heart | 12.7 | 19.8 | - | - | - | 9.6 | 390.00 | Add to Cart |
Brain Matrix Razor Blades
These razor blades are specifically made to work and fit all of our Brain Matrices. They measure 118mm L x 19mm W x 0.2286mm Thick. They are packed 25 blades in a box.
70933-70 | Brain Matrix Single Razor Blade | 25/pk | 56.00 | Add to Cart |



Acrylic Matrices
Features
- Highly polished
- Precision machined
- Precise blocking of the brain
- Reproducible 1 mm segments
- Cost saving
Low cost acrylic matrices are precisely machined and highly polished to ensure reproducible results. These matrices allow the investigator to slice either coronal (perpendicular to center line) or sagittal (parallel to center line) sections through the brain at 1 mm intervals.
Cat. # |
Product |
Dimensions (mm) | Cavity Depth |
Price |
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A | B | C | D | E | |||||
69080-C | Mouse, Coronal (40-75g) | 3.18 | 11.1 | 8.73 | 19.1 | 12.2 | 7.4 | 186.00 | Add to Cart |
69080-S | Mouse, Sagittal (40-75g) | 3.18 | 11.1 | 8.73 | 19.1 | 12.2 | 7.7 | 186.00 | Add to Cart |
69081-C | Small Rat, Coronal (175-300g) | 4.76 | 15.9 | 12.7 | 36.6 | 23.8 | 7.61 | 186.00 | Add to Cart |
69081-S | Small Rat, Sagittal (175-300g) | 4.76 | 15.9 | 12.7 | 36.6 | 23.8 | 7.61 | 186.00 | Add to Cart |
69082-S | Rat, Sagittal (175-300g) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 186.00 | Add to Cart |
69083-C | Large Rat, Coronal (300-600g) | 4.76 | 19.8 | 14.7 | 36.6 | 24.7 | 10.91 | 186.00 | Add to Cart |
69083-S | Large Rat, Sagittal (300-600g) | 4.76 | 19.8 | 14.7 | 36.6 | 24.7 | 10.91 | 186.00 | Add to Cart |



Acrylic 1 mm Rat Heart Matrix
Acrylic heart matrix for the dissection of rat heart.
These heart matrices are precisely machined to ensure reproducible 1 mm sections of rat hearts.
Specifications
Slice | 1 mm |
Cavity Height (A) | 19.9 mm |
Cavity Width (B) | 12.7 mm |
Cavity Depth | 9.7 mm |
69084-H | Acrylic 1 mm Rat Heart Matrix | each | 187.00 | Add to Cart |

Spinal Cord Matrices
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69084-C | 69085-C | 69085-CS |
These Spinal Cord Matrices are precisely machined to ensure reproducible 0.5 mm or 1 mm sections of mouse or rat spinal cords.
69084-C | Spinal Cord Coronal, 0.5 mm Rat, Cavity 4 mm W x 96 mm L x 5 mm D |
each | 428.00 | Add to Cart |
69085-C | Spinal Cord Coronal, 0.5 mm Mouse, Cavity 4 mm W x 50 mm L x 5 mm D |
each | 342.00 | Add to Cart |
69085-CS | Spinal Cord Coronal & Sagittal, 1 mm Mouse, Cavity 2.5 mm W x 32 mm L x 5 mm D |
each | 321.00 | Add to Cart |