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Chapter II The History of Surgical Instruments

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What marked the historical period circa 3,500 BC?

The use of surgical instruments made of bronze

The advent of iron and steel

The establishment of medical disciplines

The invention of writing systems (correct)

Who is known as the father of modern medicine in Classical Greece?

Hippocrates (correct)

Socrates

Aristotle

Plato

What materials were the first surgical instruments made of?

Iron and steel

Bronze and iron

Twigs and thorns

Teeth and hands (correct)

What distinguished Hippocrates and his followers in terms of medical practice?

They separated medicine from philosophy and religion Signup and view all the answers

During the Dark Ages, where was classical Western knowledge maintained?

Islamic world Signup and view all the answers

Who made the greatest advancements in surgical instruments in Islamic Spain during the Dark Ages?

Abu al-Qasim Al-Zahrawi Signup and view all the answers

What material were medieval surgical instruments often crafted from?

Iron, steel, and wood Signup and view all the answers

What invention during the Renaissance allowed for faster dissemination of ideas, old and new?

Printing press Signup and view all the answers

What significant development occurred in the 20th century regarding surgical instruments?

Transition from making instruments out of stone to stainless steel Signup and view all the answers

How did the practice of sterilization impact the crafting of surgical instruments?

Ended the crafting of instruments from wood or decorative materials Signup and view all the answers

What did chrome and nickel plating offer as a solution in the late 1800s?

Protection against corrosion of surgical instruments Signup and view all the answers

How does stainless steel differ from carbon steel in terms of resistance to water?

Carbon steel corrodes more easily with water compared to stainless steel Signup and view all the answers