Auditory Pathway

Definition

The auditory pathway refers to the route that sound travels from the ear to the brain for processing. It includes structures such as the cochlea, auditory nerve, and various brain regions involved in hearing.

Related terms

Cochlea:

The cochlea is a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear that converts sound vibrations into electrical signals that can be understood by the brain.

Auditory Nerve:

The auditory nerve carries electrical signals from the cochlea to the brain's auditory centers for further processing.

Primary Auditory Cortex: This is a region of the brain where sound information is initially received and analyzed after being processed along the auditory pathway.