Asked by Vu Hoa Duong (K13_HN) on May 19, 2024
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An otoscope is used to examine which part of the ear?
A) cochlea
B) tympanic cavity
C) tympanic membrane
D) auditory ossicles
Otoscope
A medical device used to look into the ears for examination, helping to diagnose conditions like ear infections.
Tympanic Cavity
An air-filled space located in the middle ear containing the ossicles, which transmit sound vibrations.
Tympanic Membrane
Also known as the eardrum, it is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.
- Understand the use and target of otoscope examination in the ear.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the use and target of otoscope examination in the ear.
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