Muscles of the Middle Ear Cavity

Question 1

Tensor Tympani

Answer 1

cartilaginous and osseous portions of auditory tube

handle of the malleus

pulls the tympanic membrane inwards, working with stapedius to protectively dampen
high intensity sounds before they reach the inner ear

Branch of V3

Question 2

Stapedius

Answer 2

pyramidal eminence of the posterior wall of tympanic cavity

posterior neck of the stapes

dampens high intensity sounds by calming vibrations of the stapes

Nerve to stapedius from VII