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air conduction

air conduction Air conduction is the usual way sound reaches the inner ear, with sound traveling through the ear canal and eardrum.

Air conduction is the usual way sound reaches the inner ear, with sound traveling through the ear canal and eardrum. It contrasts with bone conduction, which sends vibration through the skull instead of the outer and middle ear.