Chapter II The History of Surgical Instruments
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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?

    <p>They separated medicine from philosophy and religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Islamic world</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Abu al-Qasim Al-Zahrawi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material were medieval surgical instruments often crafted from?

    <p>Iron, steel, and wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Printing press</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Ended the crafting of instruments from wood or decorative materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Protection against corrosion of surgical instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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