Engineering Acoustics/Mechanical Modeling of the Ear
Mechanical Modeling of the Ear
[edit | edit source]There are three main parts of the human ear; the Outer, Middle, and Inner ear.
The Middle Ear
[edit | edit source]The Middle Ear is an air filled cavity that converts the mechanical energy input from the tympanic membrane into hydraulic energy. The middle ear contains three bones:
| Bones of the Middle Ear |
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| Malleus |
| Incus |
| Stapes |