English lock

English lock

articulation of the blades of obstetric forceps consisting of a socket on the shank at the junction with the handle in a similar socket on the other shank; used in Simpson forceps.

Eng·lish lock

(ing'glish lok) Articulation of the blades of obstetric forceps consisting of a socket on the shank at the junction with the handle in a similar socket on the other shank; used in Simpson forceps.