The External Auditory Meatus Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

The external auditory meatus is

• A) approximately 7 mm in diameter.
• B) approximately 1.5 cm long from the base of the concha to the tympanic membrane.
• C) the ear canal.
• D) a & b
• E) a, b, & c

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