NYMC Artifacts

 

Title

Trephine

Creator

Donor

Westchester Medical Society

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Identifier

2015.1.30

Date Created

Late 1800's

Physical Dimensions

3.5"-by-4.8"

Description

This instrument is a hand powered saw with a circular blade used to remove pieces of bone from the skull. There is a spike in the center that is used to start and hold the blade in place while piercing.

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