Match Each Structure of the Ear to Its Corresponding Function

question 53

Multiple Choice

Match each structure of the ear to its corresponding function or description.
-watery fluid that fills the bony labyrinth

• A)organ of Corti
• B)tympanic membrane
• C)eustachian tube
• D)stapes
• E)semicircular canal
• F)cochlea
• G)malleus
• H)auricle
• I)perilymph
• J)endolymph

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Definitions:

Articular Cartilage

A smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, enabling low-friction movement.

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, found in the arms, legs, hands, and feet, playing a major role in movement.

Periosteum

Surrounding the bones, apart from the joint surfaces, is a compact layer of vascular connective tissue.

Intramembranous Ossification

A process by which bone tissue is formed directly from fibrous connective tissue, playing a crucial role in the development of flat bones like those of the skull.