Parts of the Ear

Front

What is the main function of the Inner Ear?

Back

The Inner Ear helps control the body's balance and converts sound into electrical impulses that are sent to the brain.

Front

What is the Ear Drum?

Back

The Ear Drum is a thin membrane that vibrates when sound waves hit it, allowing sound to be transmitted to the inner ear.

Front

What is the Pinna?

Back

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

Front

What role does the Cochlea play in hearing?

Back

The Cochlea contains tiny hair cells that convert sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain.

Front

What are the three main sections of the ear?

Back

The three main sections of the ear are the Outer Ear, Middle Ear, and Inner Ear.

Front

What is the function of the Hammer, Anvil, and Stirrup?

Back

These three tiny bones in the Middle Ear amplify sound vibrations before they reach the Inner Ear.

Front

How does the Inner Ear contribute to balance?

Back

The Inner Ear contains structures called semicircular canals that help maintain balance by detecting head movements.

Front

What is the Ear Canal?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the Hearing Nerve?

Back

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

Front

What happens when sound waves reach the Ear Drum?

Back

When sound waves reach the Ear Drum, it vibrates, which then transfers the vibrations to the tiny bones in the Middle Ear.