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Taylor's percussion hammer
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Dates
1910
1930
circa 1910-1930
Collection
Education Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Neurology
Physical Examination
Accession Number
E20.007
Description
Percussion hammer consists of a rounded, flattened metal handle with a triangular-shaped wedge of black compressed rubber attached at one end.
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Accession Number
E20.007
Collection
Education Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Neurology
Physical Examination
MeSH Heading
Physical Examination
Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation
Reflex -- instrumentation
MM= Percussion Aid – hammer
Neurology -- instrumentation
Description
Percussion hammer consists of a rounded, flattened metal handle with a triangular-shaped wedge of black compressed rubber attached at one end.
Number Of Parts
1
Dates
1910
1930
circa 1910-1930
Material
metal: silver
rubber: black
Inscriptions
engraved on handle: "CHROME"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2002
2002-
Temporary Location
With Education Program "Reflect and Detect" 2018
Length
19.7 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Height
2.1 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Minor bend in the metal just below the head.
Copy Type
original
Research Facts
Used to test reflexes by striking the knee.
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