Otoscopes
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What does
"Otoscope" mean?
"Otoscope" mean?
Oto = ears

Scope = to view

What does it do?
It is used to view inside the ear canal
How it works
The otoscope consists of a handle with a light bulb and a cone shaped
attachment to insert into the ear. There are batteries in the handle,
which are sometimes rechargeable. The attachment is inserted into the
ear and is shaped so that the user can see into the ear canal.
Picture of equipment
 
   
 
Updated: July 13, 2006