Tuning fork
Tuning Fork
A Tuning Fork (/ˈtjuːnɪŋ fɔːrk/) is a simple tool used in Acoustics and Medicine to produce a specific pitch or frequency.
Etymology
The term "Tuning Fork" was first used in the early 18th century. It is derived from the words "tune" which means to adjust the pitch of a musical instrument, and "fork" which refers to the shape of the tool.
Usage in Medicine
In Medicine, a Tuning Fork is used in tests of human Hearing. The most common tests are Rinne and Weber tests. These tests can help to differentiate between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
Related Terms
- Rinne test: A test that uses a Tuning Fork to compare air and bone conduction hearing.
- Weber test: A test that uses a Tuning Fork to identify unilateral (one-sided) conductive hearing loss and unilateral sensorineural hearing loss.
- Acoustics: The branch of physics that deals with the study of all mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids including topics such as vibration, sound, ultrasound and infrasound.
- Hearing: The auditory sense that enables sound to be perceived by the human body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tuning fork
- Wikipedia's article - Tuning fork
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