pathway of hearting

1

movement of the tympanic membrane (translates sound waves into vibrations)

2

vibration of the malleus cause movement of the incus and stapes

3

movement of the oval window causes pressure waves in the fluid of the cochlea

4

pressure waves distors the basilar membrane on its way to the round window

5

hair cells vibrate, generating action potential

6

information travels down axons to the cochlear nerve