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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I’d guess because the hammer is a standard weight/size and sides of palms are not. With practice It’d be easier to hit the sweet spot with just the right amount of force.

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