Chapter II: The History of Surgical Instruments
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Chapter II: The History of Surgical Instruments

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Who is often referred to as the father of modern medicine?

  • Plato
  • Hippocrates (correct)
  • Aristotle
  • Socrates

    • What distinguished Hippocrates in ancient medical history?

  • His invention of surgical instruments
  • His belief in religious healing practices
  • His establishment of medicine as a distinct discipline (correct)
  • His philosophical teachings

    • During the Renaissance, which invention allowed for faster and more widespread dissemination of ideas?

  • The steam engine
  • The compass
  • The printing press (correct)
  • The telescope

    • Which surgeon in Islamic Spain is credited with making the greatest advancements in surgical instruments during the Dark Ages?

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

    What materials were medieval surgical instruments commonly crafted from?

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

    Why are fewer medieval surgical instruments found compared to their Greco-Roman counterparts?

    <p>Because iron, steel, and wood are less corrosion-resistant than bronze.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material put an end to crafting surgical instruments out of wood or decorative materials?

    <p>Stainless steel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who created the first stainless steel surgical instruments in 1916?

    <p>Mayer and Company</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Corrosion of steel instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of stainless steel over ordinary carbon steel in surgical instruments?

    <p>Stain resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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