Parts of the Ear

Front

What are the three main sections of the ear?

Back

Outer Ear, Middle Ear, Inner 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 role of the Ear Drum?

Back

The Ear Drum vibrates in response to sound waves, converting them into mechanical vibrations.

Front

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

Back

Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup.

Front

What is the function of the Hammer bone?

Back

The Hammer (Malleus) receives vibrations from the Ear Drum and transfers them to the Anvil.

Front

What is the function of the Anvil bone?

Back

The Anvil (Incus) receives vibrations from the Hammer and passes them to the Stirrup.

Front

What is the function of the Stirrup bone?

Back

The Stirrup (Stapes) transmits vibrations from the Anvil to the Inner Ear.

Front

What is the Cochlea?

Back

The Cochlea is a spiral-shaped organ in the Inner Ear that converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Front

What is the role of the Hearing Nerve?

Back

The Hearing Nerve carries auditory information from the Cochlea to the brain.

Front

What is the Pinna?

Back

The Pinna is the visible part of the Outer Ear that helps to collect sound waves.