To understand the structure of the cochlear nerve, it's best to start with the anatomy of the ear. Your ear has three main parts: Your inner ear sits in a hollowed-out part of the temporal bone ...

The illustration shows a cross-section of part of the cochlea, the fluid-filled part of the inner ear that converts vibrations from incoming sounds into nerve signals that travel to the brain via ...

(See Box, "The Cochlea: Anatomy and Physiology.") The causes of SNHL are numerous. A partial list includes ototoxicity, presbycusis, Meniere's disease, birth trauma, exposure to excessive noise ...

This procedure is especially relevant for patients with inner ear malformations (IEMs), which can complicate the anatomy of the ear and affect the outcomes of cochlear implants. Recent research ...

The hypothesized role of ovarian hormones and cardiovascular disease in hearing loss is reviewed, and such interventions as cochlear implants to correct hearing loss in women are highlighted.