Parts of the Ear

Front

What is the function of the Middle Ear?

Back

The Middle Ear amplifies sound vibrations and transmits them to the Inner Ear.

Front

What is the Ear Drum?

Back

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

Front

What are the three small bones in the Middle Ear called?

Back

The three small bones are called the Hammer, Anvil, and Stirrup.

Front

What is the role of the Cochlea?

Back

The Cochlea converts sound vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain.

Front

What is the Pinna?

Back

The Pinna is the outer part of the ear that collects sound waves and directs them into the Ear Canal.

Front

What is the function of the Ear Canal?

Back

The Ear Canal is a tube that carries sound waves from the Pinna to the Ear Drum.

Front

What is the Anvil?

Back

The Anvil is one of the three small bones in the Middle Ear that helps transmit sound vibrations.

Front

What is the Stirrup?

Back

The Stirrup is the smallest bone in the human body and is located in the Middle Ear; it helps transmit sound vibrations to the Cochlea.

Front

What is the Hearing Nerve?

Back

The Hearing Nerve carries electrical signals from the Cochlea to the brain, allowing us to perceive sound.

Front

What is the function of the Inner Ear?

Back

The Inner Ear processes sound and helps maintain balance.