[Surgical knives]

[Surgical knives]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Baratti, Antonio, 1724-1787 engraver
Contributor(s):
Goussier, Louis-Jacques, 1722-1799
Publication:
[Livourne : L'imprimerie de éditeurs, 17--]
Language(s):
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Equipment and Supplies -- history
Surgical Instruments -- history
Genre(s):
Pictorial Work
Abstract:
Knives include a small hooked knife for child birth, a lance to enter the womb making way for the fetus' cranium, a Mauriceau instrument (tire-tête), a knife to cut the periosteum in amputations, a large knife to make a circular incision in skin and muscles, and a device for the hand's extensor and tendons.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Recueil de planches, sur les sciences... v. 2, pt. 2, p. 83, pl. XX
Extent:
1 print : 42 x 27 cm.
Technique:
engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101425478 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A014322
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101425478