Mnemonic

Sound Conduction Pathway Summary

Mnemonic for the overall journey of sound from outer ear to inner ear.

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Pinna funnels, drum vibrates, ossicles amplify, cochlea converts

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  • Pinna - funnels sound waves into the ear canal
  • Tympanic membrane - vibrates in response to sound
  • Ossicles - amplify and transmit the vibration
  • Cochlea - converts vibration into neural signals