Anatomy of the Ear

Question 1

to collect sound

acts as a funnel, amplifying the sound and directing it to the ear canal.

Answer 1

Purpose of the Pinna

Question 2

prominent rim of the auricle

Answer 2

Helix

Question 3

another curved prominence, parallel with and in front of the helix

Answer 3

Antihelix

Question 4

narrow-curved depression between the helix and the antihelix

Answer 4

Scapha

Question 5

deep, capacious cavity

Answer 5

Concha

Question 6

in front of the concha, and projecting backward over the meatus, is a small pointed eminence

Answer 6

Tragus

Question 7

a small tubercle

Answer 7

Antitragus

Question 8

the lobe of the ear

Answer 8

Lobule

Question 9

is the portion of the ear internal to the eardrum, and external to the oval window of the cochlea

Answer 9

middle ear

Question 10

separates the tympanic cavity from the bottom of the external acoustic meatus

Answer 10

Tympanic Membrane

Question 11

The middle ear contains three tiny bones known as the ossicles

Answer 11

malleus, incus, and stapes

Question 12

is fused to the malleus, whichconnects to the incus, which in turn connects to the stapes.

Answer 12

The eardrum