The transmission of sound from the skull bones to the inner ear. Also known as cranial conduction, osteotympanic conduction, and tissue conduction.
Sound conduction through the cranial bones.
An assessment technique employed to investigate the underlying cause of hearing impairment is a method of sound transmission testing.
A vibrating tuning fork is utilized in a diagnostic procedure where it is placed near the ear. The base of the fork is then positioned against the bone located behind the ear. In cases of conductive deafness, resulting from issues in the outer or middle ear, the sound is perceived more clearly when the tuning fork is placed behind the ear. This is because the bone directly transmits sound to the inner ear, bypassing the outer and middle ear.