Stethoscope 3D model

A stethoscope is a medical instrument commonly used by healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and other clinicians, to listen to sounds within the human body. It consists of a Y-shaped tubing with two earpieces, which are inserted into the ears of the healthcare provider, and a chest piece or diaphragm that is placed on the patient's body.

The chest piece has two sides: the diaphragm and the bell. The diaphragm is a flat, circular surface with a thin membrane that is sensitive to high-frequency sounds like heart and lung sounds. The bell is a smaller, concave surface that is better at capturing low-frequency sounds.

When the healthcare provider places the diaphragm or bell on different parts of the patient's body, such as the chest, back, or abdomen, they can listen to various sounds produced by the internal organs. For example, a stethoscope is commonly used to listen to heartbeats, lung sounds, and bowel sounds, as well as to detect abnormalities like murmurs, wheezing, or irregular rhythms.

Stethoscopes are a fundamental tool in medical practice, aiding in the diagnosis and assessment of various medical conditions. They allow healthcare professionals to gather important information about a patient's health by interpreting the sounds produced by their body.

The original Blender file will allow you to change the shape of the tube too!