What Is the Reflex Hammer Called

The Taylor or tomahawk reflex hammer was designed by John Madison Taylor in 1888 and is the most well known reflex hammer in the USA. It consists of a triangular rubber component which is attached to a flat metallic handle.

What is a medical reflex hammer called?

n. A small, rubber-headed hammer used in medical examination or diagnosis primarily for percussion of nerves to elicit reflexes. Also called plexor.

Where is a reflex hammer used?

Use a key, wooden stick, or reflex hammer handle to lightly stroke from the lateral to the medial section of the abdomen above (T8-T9) and below (T11-T12) the umbilicus. The normal response is local contraction of the ipsilateral rectus abdominis muscle.