Name two parts of the ear you can see from the outside?
The ear is made up of 3 parts: the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear. The outer ear is made up of the pinna, which collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal. The middle ear contains three small bones called ossicles which transmit sound waves to the inner ear.
Parts of the Ear
The Outer Ear is the visible part of the ear. It is made up of the pinna (the fleshy part) and the ear canal that leads to the eardrum. The Middle Ear is the space behind the eardrum. It contains three small bones that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear. The Inner Ear is a complex organ filled with fluid. This is where sound vibrations are converted into electrical signals that travel to the brain, allowing us to hear.
Concepts:
The cochlea is the part of the ear that is responsible for hearing. It is shaped like a snail, hence its name which comes from the Greek word 'kokhlias' meaning 'snail shell'. The ear has three small bones called ossicles, which are the smallest bones in the body. They are called the malleus, incus, and stapes and are responsible for transmitting sound vibrations from the air to the inner ear. The ear has two parts - the outer ear and the inner ear. The inner ear is filled with fluid and is responsible for balance and spatial orientation.
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Draw The ear and label all the parts
What is the name of the outermost part of the ear?
- Pinna
- Cochlea
- Oval Window
- Eustachian Tube
What is the name of the small, bony chamber deep in the ear?
- Pinna
- Cochlea
- Oval Window
- Eustachian Tube
What is the name of the membrane that separates the outer and middle ear?
- Pinna
- Cochlea
- Oval Window
- Eardrum
What is the name of the opening that connects the middle ear to the throat?
- Pinna
- Cochlea
- Oval Window
- Eustachian Tube
What is the name of the innermost part of the ear?
- Pinna
- Cochlea
- Oval Window
- Eustachian Tube