A stethoscope is a medical instrument used to amplify and transmit sounds from within the body, such as heart and lung sounds, to the ears of the listener. It typically consists of a chest piece with a diaphragm or bell, tubing, and earpieces. The chest piece is placed on the patient’s skin, and the sound is then transmitted through the tubing to the earpieces.
Here’s a more detailed description:
Chest Piece:
This is the part that is placed on the patient’s body. It has a diaphragm and a bell, which are used to pick up different frequencies of sound. The diaphragm picks up high-pitched sounds, while the bell is used to detect lower-pitched sounds.
Tubing:
The tubing connects the chest piece to the earpieces and transmits the sound waves.
Earpieces:
These are placed in the listener’s ears to hear the amplified sounds from the chest piece.
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