A 65-year-old patient presents with gradual progressive hearing loss over several years. Rinne test shows bone conduction > air conduction bilaterally. Weber test lateralizes to the worse ear. Tympanic membranes are intact and normal. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
AAcoustic neuroma
BCerumen impaction
COtosclerosis
DCholesteatoma
What is the type of joint between the ossicles of the ear?
ASecondary cartilaginous joint
BSynovial joint
CFibrous joint
DPrimary cartilaginous joint
Which of the following statements about conductive deafness is true?
AWeber's test shows no lateralization in conductive deafness.
BThere is no decay in threshold tone in conductive deafness.
CRinne's test is negative in conductive deafness.
DAir conduction is always completely absent in conductive deafness during Rinne's test
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