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The eardrum is not a bone but is a thin, cone-shaped piece of skin. It is positioned between the ear canal and the middle ear.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThere are three small bones behind the eardrum, Incus, malleus, and stapes. These are the smallest bones in the human body. They carry vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.
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∙ 11y agoIt is the middle ear which contains three tiny bones known as the ossicles: malleus, incus, and stapes.
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∙ 13y agoThe Hammer Bone and the stirrup.
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∙ 14y agoThe Hammer touches the ear drum
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∙ 12y agoThe stirrup.
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In which part of the ear receives the vibrations in the air?
The eardrum receives the vibrations of the air.
Is the eardrum part of the inner ear?
No, the eardrum is not part of the inner ear. It is located in the middle ear and acts as a barrier between the outer and middle ear. The inner ear consists of structures like the cochlea and semicircular canals involved in hearing and balance.
What is the function of the eardrum inner ear and outer ear?
to transmit sound entering the outer ear to the bones of the middle ear
What system is the eardrum part of?
The eardrum is part of the auditory system which is responsible for hearing. It is a membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and plays a crucial role in transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.
What does the eardrum protect?
the eardrum protect the middle and inner ear.
What channel connects to the outer ear to the inner ear?
the stirrup connects to the outer ear to the inner ear
What is the name given to the channel that connects the outer ear to inner ear?
The stirrup connects the outer ear to the inner ear
What is a cats ear canal?
A cat's ear canal is the tube that connects the outer ear to the eardrum. It is where sound waves travel through to reach the middle and inner ear, allowing the cat to hear. The ear canal in cats is relatively long and can be prone to infections or wax buildup.
What is tympanum?
The main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
Is there hair on the eardrum itself?
No, there is no hair on the eardrum. The eardrum is a thin membrane located in the middle ear that vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting them to the inner ear. Hair cells in the inner ear, not the eardrum, convert these vibrations into electrical signals that the brain interprets as sound.
How does your eardrum process sound?
It doesn't process anything, it is a part of a system (eardrum, 3 bones of the middle ear, and a thin part of your skull) that converts vibrations in the air into vibrations in the fluids of your inner ear. Those you can hear.
What part of the ear is also known as the eardrum?
The eardrum is also known as the tympanic membrane. It is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and plays a crucial role in transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.
