Cape Cod Hearing Center
269 Barnstable Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
Ph: (508) 775-0959
1-800-752-EARS (3277)
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1. Sound vibrations are collected by the outer ear and are funneled through the ear canal to the eardrum.
2. Sound waves cause the eardrum to vibrate.
3. The three bones of the middle ear (the Hammer, Anvil, and Stirrup) transmit and amplify the vibrations to the oval window of the inner ear. Conductive loss generally occurs in this middle ear area,
4. Fluid in the inner ear stimulates special nerve endings called hair cells, represented by the piano keys. Damage to these hair cells is a leading cause of sensorineural loss.
5. Electrical impulses are sent from the hair cells along the auditory nerve to the brain.
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Hearing Library
Learn more about your hearing through the following topics in our Hearing Library:
- What is an Audiologist?
- Presence of Background Noise
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Do I Need Two Hearing Aids?
- Digital Hearing Aid Technology
- Hearing Aid Battery Information
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Care Credit financing available, with approved credit.
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