Last - Anatomy Of Outer Ear

Question 1

The fleshy, cartilaginous external ear flap located on the side of the head. It functions to collect sound waves and direct them into the external auditory canal.

Answer 1

Auricle or pinna

Question 2

The passageway that direct sound waves from the auricle to the tympanic membrane.

Answer 2

External auditory canal

Question 3

Commonly called the “ear drum”. It separates the outer and middle ears. It vibrates when struck by sound waves and mechanically transfers the sound to the middle ear.

Answer 3

Tympanic membrane

Question 4

These glands secrete cerumen, or earwax, into the external auditory canal. They are located at the base of hairs that line the canal.

Answer 4

Ceruminous glands

Question 5

In combination with hair, it helps prevent foreign substances from reaching the delicate tympanic membrane.

Answer 5

Cerumen