von Frey-style temperature points.

(Heizspitzen nach von Frey.)
Description: This device is designed to show the response of the skin to temperature. It has piping to permit water at diverse temperatures to enter and leave the enclosure. The device contains a thermometer, good to 1/5 deg C, which allows you to determine the temperature of the point. Replaceable ball-shaped and pointed ends are provided. (Expanded caption Copyright 1998, Edward J. Haupt)
(Source: None given.)
Source of illustration: Zimmermann, E. (1903). XVIII. Preis- Liste über psychologische und physiologische Apparate (p. 113). Leipzig: Eduard Zimmermann.

DESCRIPTORS:
Type: Component
Stimulus: Temperature
System: Skin sense
Output: Temperature judgment

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