Bone Conduction

Definition

Bone conduction is the process by which sound waves are transmitted to the inner ear through the bones of the skull and jaw, bypassing the outer and middle ear.

Related terms

Otology: The branch of medicine that deals with disorders and treatment of the ear.

Ossicles: The three tiny bones (malleus, incus, and stapes) located in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

Cochlea:

A spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear responsible for converting mechanical vibrations into electrical signals that can be interpreted by our brain as sound.