The ________ Is Part of the Appendicular Skeleton of a Vertebrate

question 46

Multiple Choice

The ________ is part of the appendicular skeleton of a vertebrate.

• A)neurocranium
• B)atlas
• C)humerus
• D)sacrum
• E)mandible

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Definitions:

Eardrum

A delicate film that divides the external ear from the inner ear and oscillates as a reaction to audio vibrations.

Auditory Canal

A tube-like structure that leads from the outer ear to the eardrum, enabling sound waves to reach the eardrum and be processed by the auditory system.

Hair Cells

Specialized auditory receptor neurons found within the inner ear, playing a critical role in the conversion of sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain to interpret.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound and facilitating auditory processing.