Caduceus Medical Symbol - Meaning, History, and Usage in Healthcare #3253713 (License: Personal Use)

The caduceus features a central staff topped with wings and two serpents symmetrically coiled around it. While often mistaken for the Rod of Asclepius (a single serpent), the caduceus has been adopted by many medical organizations, especially in the United States, despite its origins in Greek mythology as the staff of Hermes, god of trade and messengers. Its modern usage reflects institutional tradition rather than classical medical symbolism.

This image is commonly used on healthcare websites, hospital signage, medical software interfaces, and educational materials to denote medical services or professionalism. It aligns with user intent seeking authoritative health information, provider directories, or symbolic representations of medicine.