Parts of the Ear

Front

What is the outer part of the ear called?

Back

Pinna

Front

What is the function of the eardrum?

Back

To vibrate in response to sound waves, transmitting sound to the middle ear.

Front

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

Back

Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup.

Front

Where is the cochlea located?

Back

In the inner ear.

Front

What is the role of the auditory nerve?

Back

To carry sound signals from the cochlea to the brain.

Front

What is the ear canal?

Back

A tube that connects the outer ear to the eardrum.

Front

What is the function of the cochlea?

Back

To convert sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain.

Front

What part of the ear is responsible for balance?

Back

The vestibular system, located in the inner ear.

Front

What is the middle ear?

Back

The section of the ear that contains the eardrum and the three small bones.

Front

What is the ear lobe?

Back

The soft, fleshy lower part of the outer ear.