Anatomy of the Ear
Part of the Ear |
Its Job |
Other names |
Pinna |
Catches the sound |
Outer Ear |
External Auditory Canal |
Where the ear wax lives, also funnels the sound |
Ear Canal |
Tympanic Membrane |
Where the sound hits, and then vibrates the bones of the ear |
Eardrum |
Malleus (bone) |
The first bone in the set, works together with the Incus and Stapes in order to continue the vibration |
Hammer |
Incus (bone) |
The second bone in the set, works together with the Malleus and the Stapes to contiune the vibration |
Anvil |
Stapes (bone) |
The third bone in the set, works together with the Malleus and the Incus to contiune the vibration |
Stirrup |
Oval Window |
Where the inner ear begins, it keeps the air pocket at the right pressure |
Fenestra of Vestibule |
Eustachian Tube |
Allows for popping of the ears (which is moving pressure around) when you yawn or taking off in a plane |
Auditory Tube or Pharyngotympanic Tube |
Cochela |
Sends the info from the sound to the brain |
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Semicircular Canals |
Controls balance |