Anatomy - Hearing (Part 1) - The Pathway of Sound up to the Oval Window

The video explores the physiology of hearing, focusing on how sound waves are detected by the brain. It explains the nature of sound waves as pressure gradients moving through various mediums and follows their path through the ear. The video details the role of the tympanic membrane and auditory ossicles in amplifying sound vibrations, leading to the cochlea where further processing occurs. The video concludes with a preview of the next video, which will cover the physiology of the cochlea in more detail.

What is the physiological process of hearing called?

Describe the path sound waves take from the external environment to the cochlea.

Explain the role of the tympanic membrane in the hearing process.

What are the three auditory ossicles and what is their function?

What is the significance of the Oval window in the hearing process?

How do the fluids in the cochlea contribute to the process of hearing?

What happens to sound waves as they pass through the auditory ossicles?