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What kind of tool does dr hit your knee with?
hammer knee
What is the instrument used by the doctor to test knee reflex?
The instrument used by a doctor to test knee reflex is a reflex hammer. The doctor will tap the patellar tendon just below the kneecap with the reflex hammer to elicit a reflex response, which helps assess the function of the nerves and spinal cord.
What are the things that doctors use to check your knees?
Reflex hammer is used to check tendon reflex of the patellar tendon at the level of the knee. Arthroscopy is used to check the knee, internally.
What instrument is used to test knee reflex?
It is a tomahawk-shaped rubber instrument used to test reflexes in order to determine if an individual's nerve reflexes are functioning properly. There is no specialized name for this instrument, though it is commonly referred to as a mallet.
What kind of tool does a doctor hit your knee with?
Doctor's use a knee hammer to see how well your knee reflexes work
What is a patella hammer?
A reflex hammer is the triangular rubber-headed mallet with which your knee is struck during a physical exam.
Automatic action that does not involve the brain?
eating
What are the tools that a medical doctor use?
stethescope, thermometer knee hammer BP apparatus
What is a scutch hammer used for?
it is used to hammer stuff
Hammer for what it is used for?
A hammer is used to apply force
What muscles are used for flexing the knee?
the hamstring is used for flexing the knee
What is a hammer used with brads?
The Warrington Hammer is used with brads. :D
