Stethoscope Parts Explained: Diaphragm, Bell, Tubing, and Earpieces

A stethoscope does not look complicated at first. There is a chestpiece at one end, earpieces at the other, and tubing connecting them. But when you place it against a patient, several components have to work together before a sound reaches your ears clearly. Knowing the main stethoscope parts can help you understand how the […]