An artery binder is a device used to secure an artery in place. It can be made of GLUE, staples, pins, yokes, TWINE, or ligatures. GLUE is a sticky substance used to adhere two surfaces together. Staples are small metal pieces that are inserted into paper to hold it together. Pins are small metal objects with a sharp point at one end and a head at the other. Yokes are two pieces of metal connected by a hinge. TWINE is a type of string made from two or more strands of twisted fibers. Ligatures are bands of material used to tie off a vessel or tube. All of these items can be used to bind an artery in place.