Parts of the Ear

Front

What is the function of the Inner Ear?

Back

The Inner Ear helps control the body's balance and is responsible for hearing.

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 Auditory Nerve?

Back

The Auditory Nerve carries sound information from the Cochlea 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 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 is the Ear Canal?

Back

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

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 are the three small bones in the Middle Ear called?

Back

The three small bones are called the Hammer (Malleus), Anvil (Incus), and Stirrup (Stapes).

Front

Where is the most common place to pierce your ears?

Back

The most common place to pierce your ears is the Ear Lobe.

Front

What is the role of the Outer Ear?

Back

The Outer Ear collects sound waves and funnels them into the Ear Canal.