Anatomy of the Ear Quiz

Which structure in the middle ear is part of the temporal bone?

• Tympanic membrane

• Temporal bone (petrous part)

• Auditory tube

• Round window

What do the utricle and saccule provide sensation for?

• Temperature changes

• Light intensity

• Body movement or stationary state

• Sound waves

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What is the function of the cochlea?

• Balance

• Hearing

• Smell

• Taste

What is the function of the vestibulocochlear nerve?

• Vision

• Smell

• Hearing and balance

• Taste

What is the role of the oval window?

• Transmit sound to the cochlea

• Balance

• Smell

• Vision

Which part of the ear is the auricle a part of?

• External Ear

• Middle Ear

• Internal Ear

• Cochlea

Where is the base of the stapes located?

• At the oval window

• At the round window

• At the tympanic membrane

• At the cochlea

Which ossicle is connected to the oval window?

• Stapes

• Malleus

• Incus

• Stapedius muscle

Which structure is labeled as the inner surface of the tympanic membrane?

• Inner surface of tympanic membrane

• Outer surface of tympanic membrane

• Base of stapes

• Incus

What connects the malleus to the incus?

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• Muscles

• Nerves