Effect On Opposite Ear
The effect on the opposite ear, relative to the tuning fork, is reverse to the ear being tested. Here, conduction through the skull to the opposite side is more effective than conduction through room air around the head. Thus, if the normal ear is not masked, bone conduction could be reported as louder by the patient, even if both ears are normal.
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