Definition: Transmission of sound waves through vibration of bones in the SKULL to the inner ear (COCHLEA). By using bone conduction stimulation and by bypassing any OUTER EAR or MIDDLE EAR abnormalities, hearing thresholds of the cochlea can be determined. Bone conduction hearing differs from normal hearing which is based on air conduction stimulation via the EAR CANAL and the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE.
do not confuse with OSTEOCONDUCTION
Other names Hearing, Bone Conduction; Conduction, Bone; Conduction Hearing, Bone; Bone Conduction Hearing
