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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
E20.008
Description
Metal percussion hammer with a flat handle and a screw-on head with a rubber tip.
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Accession Number
E20.008
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
Metal percussion hammer with a flat handle and a screw-on head with a rubber tip.
Number Of Parts
1
Maker
George Tiemann & Co.
Dates
1910
1930
Circa 1910-1930
Material
metal: silver
rubber: black
Inscriptions
Engraved on head: "TIEMANN & CO"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2002
2002-
Length
15.0 cm
Width
6.0 cm
Depth
1.7 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
minor scratching on metal
Copy Type
original
Research Facts
Used to test reflexes by striking the knee
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