Anatomy of the Ear

Anatomy of the Ear

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What is the name of # 3?

Malleus

Helix

Auricle (Pinna)

Tympanum (ear drum)

2.

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What is the function of # 3?

Collect soundwaves and direct them into the external acoustic meatus

Secrete a waxy substance known as cerumen

Amplify and transmit vibrations of the tympanum inward to the inner ear

Connect the middle ear cavity to the nasopharynx

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What part contains the ceruminous glands (which secrete cerumen/ear wax)?

4

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9

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Where is the tympanic membrane?

4

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7

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What is # 7?

Middle ear

Nasopharynx

Pharyngotympanic (auditory) tube

Auditory ossicle

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What is the function of the auditory ossicles (# 1,2,3)?

Connect the middle ear cavity to the nasopharynx

Perform the attenuation reflex

Contain the receptor structures for hearing

Amplify and transmit vibrations of the tympanum inward to the inner ear

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