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Danisha Rouson
on Oct 13, 2024
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What is the hearing test that involves placing a tuning fork on the mastoid process?
A) Nystagmus
B) Weber's
C) Rinne
D) none of the above
Mastoid Process
A bony prominence located behind the ear, part of the temporal bone, and serving as an attachment point for neck muscles.
Tuning Fork
A tool made of two prongs that, when struck, produces a fixed pitch used in music and medical fields to test hearing or vibrations.
Rinne
A clinical test used to evaluate loss of hearing by comparing air conduction to bone conduction of sound.
- Gain insight into the ear's anatomical arrangement and operational mechanisms, focusing on the tympanic membrane, cochlea, and auditory ossicles.
- Describe the processes and structures involved in converting sound waves into neural signals.
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AK
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the ear's anatomical arrangement and operational mechanisms, focusing on the tympanic membrane, cochlea, and auditory ossicles.
- Describe the processes and structures involved in converting sound waves into neural signals.