Hearing Loss 50%
Hearing is an interpretation of sound
waves by the brain. The auricle serves
as a sound localizing device and
functions as a conduit by transmitting
sound waves traveling through the
external auditory canal to the tympanic
membrane.
This vibration initiates ossicular
motion, The malleus which is attached
to the tympanic membrane will begin to
vibrate along with the incus and the
stapes, which are attatched to the
malleus on the other side of the
eardrum.
The three semicircular canals each contain a sense organ
called the crista. These sense organs are responsive to fluid
movement in the endolymph, Which sets up impulses in the
vestibular branch of the acoustic nerve.
The Cristae are stimulated by sudden movements or by
changes in the rate or direction of movement.
Hearing can be impaired if the ear is not taken care of and
treated properly for fluid or any other infections that could
come from inner ear problems.
If other issues began the ears hearing could be permanently
damaged. Causing a real hearing loss of up to 30 - 50% loss.