List written by Leonardo da Vinci, reminds himself to obtain a skull, to get his books on anatomy bound, spectacles, stockings, shoelaces, a pane of glass, forceps, etc. 1510.
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Adson’s forceps are named after American surgeon Alfred Washington Adson (1887-1951). He worked at the Mayo Clinic, where he helped develop the neurosurgery department. Adson also described a manoeuvre to identify patients with thoracic outlet syndrome!

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In the anatomical atlas of William Smellie, man-midwife, the artwork demonstrates various techniques for delivery. Smellie trained his students using a manikin. The story of its use and dissappearance can be found on our site: https://t.co/RkDYMDUcNg

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