The Acoustic Reflex声反射.pptVIP

The Lever Ratio Purpose of ME To transmit sound energy from the air space in the EAC to the fluid in the cochlea This is accomplished by vibration of the ossicles So what if we didn’t have a TM or any ossicles? 99.9% of sound waves would bounce off the oval window This energy reflected off oval window gives about a 30 dB hearing loss Purpose of the TM and the ossicles -- eliminate IMPEDANCE MISMATCH IMPEDANCE – the resistance to flow of energy Two Forms of Impedance Resistance Reactance Stiffness Mass Area Advantage Lever Advantage Area Lever Ratio 17 * 1.3 = _______ therefore