Tympanometry is an examination used to test the condition of the middle ear and mobility of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and the conduction bones, by creating variations of air pressure in the ear canal. Tympanometry is an objective test of middle-ear function. It isn't a hearing test, but rather, a measure of energy transmission through the middle ear. This test shouldn't be used to assess the sensitivity of hearing and the results of this test should always be viewed in conjunction with pu… (More on Tympanometry)