Parts of the Ear

Front

What is the function of the Outer Ear?

Back

The Outer Ear collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.

Front

What is the role of the Ear Drum?

Back

The Ear Drum vibrates when sound waves hit it, transferring sound to the Middle Ear.

Front

What is the Middle Ear composed of?

Back

The Middle Ear contains three tiny bones called the hammer, anvil, and stirrup.

Front

What is the function of the Cochlea?

Back

The Cochlea converts sound vibrations into electrical impulses for the brain.

Front

What is the Auditory Nerve?

Back

The Auditory Nerve carries electrical signals 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.

Front

What are the three bones in the Middle Ear called?

Back

The three bones are the hammer (malleus), anvil (incus), and stirrup (stapes).

Front

How does sound travel through the ear?

Back

Sound travels from the Outer Ear to the Ear Drum, then to the Middle Ear bones, and finally to the Cochlea.

Front

What is the function of the Ear Canal?

Back

The Ear Canal is a tube that directs sound waves from the Outer Ear to the Ear Drum.

Front

What happens in the Inner Ear?

Back

In the Inner Ear, sound vibrations are transformed into electrical signals.