Why do doctors use tendon hammers to test reflexes and not just the side of their palms?

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Why do doctors use tendon hammers to test reflexes and not just the side of their palms?

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The palm is too soft. Need pinpoint and focused impact on tendon. The hammer is better at providing this.

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