List the Parts of the Ear That Make Up the Outer

question 19

Essay

List the parts of the ear that make up the outer ear,middle ear,and inner ear.

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Definitions:

Malleus

A small bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear, also known as the hammer.

Eardrum

The eardrum, or tympanic membrane, is a thin layer of tissue that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves, enabling hearing.

Nerve Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along the nerve fibers, facilitating communication throughout the nervous system.

Sound Vibrations

These are oscillations of pressure transmitted through mediums such as air or water, perceived by the auditory system.