Surgeons' Hall Museums

A set of two instruments that resemble scissors, They have curved ends.

It's time for the first #TriviaTuesday of October!

This week we have these 20th century instruments. They are 22cm in length. Do you know what they are?

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In 2017, Jessica was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. During a chance visit to the museum she encountered a thyroid with a nodular Goitre. Recently she sat down with our Human Remains Conservator, Cat Irving, to discuss how this visit helped her come to terms with her cancer diagnosis.
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An anatomical model showing a dissection of the face. There are small circles with numbers on various different structures. The model is in a glass case.

This wax anatomical model of the human face is from the mid 20th century. Models like this would allow students to study teeth and nerves. Each anatomical landmark is numbered.

Dark blue background with white text which reads: Can you guess this week's word from our temporary exhibition? There are two words. The first is made up of 6 letters and the second is made up of 13 letters. Clues: An anagram of Lipert Aicifunaqloti ·Introduced in 1884, this award permitted women to access medical exams in Scotland. Jointly established by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

For #WordOnWednesday this week we are looking for a phrase you would find in our current temporary exhibition 'A Fair Field and No Favour: A History of Women in Surgery'.

Can you work out what it is?

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Hello! This is a reflex hammer.

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This is a reflex testing hammer used by doctors to test reflexes. Testing for reflexes is an important part of the neurological physical examination in order to detect abnormalities in the central or peripheral nervous system.

A metal instrument covered in black rubber. It resembles a nail as it is is circular at the top with a long thin point.

It's time for the final #TriviaTuesday of September!
This week we have this instrument from the late 20th century. It is 22.5 cm in length. Any ideas what is is for?

A silver rattle. At one end there is a whistle. There are some bells hanging from the middle of the rattle. The other end has a red coral stick.

This silver rattle from 1803 has a red coral stick to promote easier dentition. Belief in the potency of red coral to ensure good luck has existed for thousands of years. In Italy & some parts of Scotland it is still used to avert the "evil eye".

A duel, an act of treason, and a daring jailbreak—this might appear to be the plot of a Hollywood film, but it's actually the remarkable tale of Robert Auchmutie.
You can hear the full story in our latest episode of Beyond the Knife- available wherever you get your podcasts.

Dark blue background with white text which reads: We will not be participating in Doors Open Day this weekend. However, the museum will be open as normal from 10am-5pm and the standard admission fees will still apply.

We are not part of the Doors Open Day festival that will be taking place this weekend. Full details of participating venues can be found on their website.

An amputation saw with small gaps cut out along the blade.

A Weiss improved amputation saw from the 1850's. John Weiss improved amputating saws when he realised surgeons were being slowed down by tissue clogging the teeth of the saw blade. He designed the slots, like the ones on this blade, to help clear the teeth during the operation.

A small model of a wheelchair. It has 3 wheels- 2 large at the back and a smaller one at the front. It is made of a wicker-type material.

We don't know an awful lot about this model wheelchair but it is presumed to be an apprentice piece. The wheelchair is of 19th century design.

A picture showing 6 dental instruments. The handles are carved mother of pearl and has a fish at the bottom of the handle

This set of six instruments date from the 19th century. Two are for removing salivary calculus and four are chisels. The ornate handles are made from mother of pearl.

Hello! Medical draining methods can be dated back to ancient Greece and have developed over time from simple hollow tubes to surgical pumps. In our collections our earliest examples date to the 19th century including drainage trocars and aspirators.

A marble bust of Alexander Monro Primus. He is wearing a periwig .

Alexander Monro Primus was born #OTD in 1697. He initially taught classes from Old Surgeons Hall but later moved to Edinburgh University. He became the first Professor of Anatomy when the medical school was established in 1726.

A photo of the Playfair building at night. There is a dark blue box with yellow writing in it which reads "An Evening with Surgeons' Hall Friday the 21st of November 7pm

Join us for this unique, adult only, after hours event in the historic Museum and Library of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
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Orange background with white text to the left which reads: Hidden science: Behind Disease: An Afternoon of Pathology Talks. Thursday the 6th of November 2pm. There is an orange tinted image to the right which shows parts of a microscope, drawings of molecular make up and a definition of pathology

Join us for a special event as part of National Pathology Week at Surgeons Hall Museum. In this engaging afternoon session, two expert clinical pathologists will take you behind the scenes of modern medicine to explore different elements of pathology.
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