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EENT
Tuning fork is struck and 1st placed on the
mastoid bone until the patient can no longer
hear the vibratory sound, then the tuning fork is
placed in front of the ear and the patient should
hear the same sound.
Normal: AC>BC. (Air Conduction > Bone
Conduction)
If there is conductive hearing loss BC will be
greater than AC.