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PLATE XXI Continued. 



Fig. 2. Also an embryotome. The blade cau bo made to slide out of or into the 



handle. The instrument can thus be introduced iuto or withdrawn from tho 



genital passage without risk of injury to the mother. 

 Fig. 3. Schaack's traction cord. This is merely a cord with a running noose at 



one end and a piece of wood at the other, to offer a better hold for the hand. 

 Figs. 4a and 46. ReufPa head collar for securing the head of the fetus. 

 Fig. 5. Curved cord-carrier, used in difficult parturition to carry " cord into 



regions which can not be reached by the arm. 

 Fig. 6. Blunt hook, used iu difficult parturition. 

 Fig. 7. Short hook forceps, used in difficult parturition. 

 Fig. 8. Blunt finger hook. 



