The diaphragm of the stethoscope is better than the bell for auscultation of the lungs because it

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Unless specially modified, the stethoscope does not amplify sound, nor does it filter sound or pinpoint focal sounds. The stethoscope does transmit sound waves from the source to the ear. The diaphragm is the better source because it transmits the normally high-pitched sounds of the lung and has a broader area from which to listen.

The Diaphragm of the Stethoscope Is Better Than the Bell