6. How is the sound vibration
captured by the tympanum
transmitted through the
ossicular chain of the middle
ear?

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The acoustic transmission from
external to the middle (and to the
internal too) is entirely mechanical.
vibration of the tympanic
triggers the vibration of
hammer that then causes incus to
vibrate. The then causes the
stapes vibrate.