How Do We Hear? | Hearing Mechanism 🔉👂🏻 . . Hearing is a complex process that involves several anatomical structures and mechanisms. Here’s a brief overview of how we hear: 1. Sound Wave Collection Outer Ear: Sound waves enter through the pinna (the visible part of the ear) and travel through the ear canal to the eardrum. 2. Vibration Transmission Eardrum: When sound waves hit the eardrum, it vibrates. Middle Ear: These vibrations are transmitted to three tiny bones known as the ossicles (mal