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Anatomy of the Auricle

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Which of the following structures is NOT part of the external ear?

Tympanic membrane (correct)
Auricle
External auditory meatus
Lobule

What is the function of the sebaceous and ceruminous glands in the external auditory meatus?

To produce earwax that protects the ear canal (correct)
To produce sound waves that enhance hearing
To produce antibodies that prevent ear infections
To produce oils that lubricate the tympanic membrane

Which of the following structures is responsible for transmitting sound waves from the external ear to the middle ear?

Incus
Stapes
Malleus
Tympanic membrane (correct)

What is the name of the fleshy, protruding part of the external ear that is visible on the side of the head?

Auricle (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following auditory ossicles is directly connected to the tympanic membrane?

Malleus (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the rounded projection that results from the underlying first turn of the cochlea?

Promontory (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is part of the inner ear?

Cochlea (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the opening in the inner ear that connects to the middle ear?

Oval window (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of the muscles attached to the auditory ossicles?

Regulating the tension of the tympanic membrane (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the opening in the inner ear that connects to the round window?

Cochleae (D) Signup and view all the answers

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