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- Creator:
- Beiner, Wien
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972) - Collection Title:
- Medical Instrument Collection
- Container / Volume:
- Box 045
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- A cranioclast, with blades containing deep serrations and grooves. There appears to be a missing screw mechanism at end of handle. Longer and stronger than Simpson model, craniocalsts were known as skull crushers. Their use was advocated only after all else had failed.
- Subject (Name):
- Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
- Subject (Topic):
- Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Cranioclast