When performing a Rinne test, the vibrating tuning fork should be placed on which of the following bones to assess bone conduction?

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The Rinne test involves placing a vibrating tuning fork on the mastoid process, a part of the temporal bone, to assess bone conduction before moving it next to the ear to test air conduction. This helps in differentiating between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.

When Performing a Rinne Test, the Vibrating Tuning Fork Should