Soft tissue conduction is the third mode of auditory stimulation

The article by Hosoi et al. “Cartilage conduction as the third pathway for sound transmission” [1] states that cartilage conduction is the third pathway, in addition to air conduction (AC) and bone conduction (BC), for sound transmission to the ear. That conclusion is based on their analysis that cartilage conduction is di stinct from AC and BC. However, the classification of sound transmission pathways leading to auditory sensation should be based on the nature of the physical medium through which the sound induced vibrations are conducted to the hair cells of the inner ear, and excite them.

Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - October 10, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Haim Sohmer Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research