Bone crusher

Bone crusher refers to a device used to crush or break bones. The bone crusher is commonly used in various fields such as medicine, forensics, and archaeology.

History

The use of bone crushers dates back to ancient times. In prehistoric times, humans used stones and other tools to break bones for various purposes. In the Middle Ages, bone crushers were used in alchemy and medicine to prepare ingredients for remedies.

Design and Function

A typical bone crusher consists of a pair of large, heavy-duty metal plates or jaws. One plate is fixed, while the other is movable. The movable plate is pushed towards the fixed plate to crush the bone placed in between. The force applied can be adjusted to achieve the desired level of crushing.

Applications

Medicine

In medicine, bone crushers are used in orthopedics and surgery to prepare bone grafts. Bone grafts are pieces of bone used to replace or repair damaged or diseased bone in patients.

Forensics

In forensics, bone crushers are used to prepare samples for DNA analysis. By crushing the bone, it is easier to extract DNA for testing and identification purposes.

Archaeology

In archaeology, bone crushers are used to prepare samples for carbon dating. By crushing the bone, it is easier to extract the carbon needed for the dating process.

See Also

• Bone graft
• Orthopedics
• Forensics
• Archaeology