Parts of the Ear

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What is the function of the Anvil in the ear?

Back

The Anvil is one of the three tiny bones in the middle ear that helps transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

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What is the function of the Hammer in the ear?

Back

The Hammer is a small bone in the middle ear that connects to the eardrum and helps transmit sound vibrations to the Anvil.

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What is the function of the Stirrup in the ear?

Back

The Stirrup is the smallest bone in the human body and it transmits sound vibrations from the Anvil to the oval window of the cochlea.

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What is the Cochlea?

Back

The Cochlea is a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear that contains tiny hair cells that convert sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain.

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What is the Ear Drum?

Back

The Ear Drum, or tympanic membrane, is a thin membrane that vibrates when sound waves hit it, helping to transmit sound to the middle ear.

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What is the Pinna?

Back

The Pinna is the visible part of the ear that helps to collect sound waves and direct them into the ear canal.

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What is the Ear Canal?

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The Ear Canal is a tube that connects the outer ear to the eardrum, allowing sound waves to travel to the eardrum.

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What is the function of the Hearing Nerve?

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The Hearing Nerve carries electrical signals from the cochlea to the brain, where they are interpreted as sound.

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Where is the most common place to pierce your ears?

Back

The most common place to pierce your ears is the Ear Lobe.

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What are the three tiny bones in the middle ear called?

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The three tiny bones in the middle ear are called the Hammer, Anvil, and Stirrup.