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Anatomy of the Ear: External Auditory Canal

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Anatomy of the Ear: External Auditory Canal

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What is the main function of the structure described in the text?

Protection of the eardrum (correct)

Enhancement of hearing ability

Maintenance of balance

Regulation of ear wax production

How does the size and shape of this structure vary among individuals?

In diameter, but not in length

In length, but not in diameter

It does not vary at all

Both in length and diameter (correct)

What direction is the outer part of this structure directed in?

Downwards, backwards, and laterally

Upwards, backwards, and medially (correct)

Upwards, forwards, and laterally

Downwards, forwards, and medially

How can the tympanic membrane be seen through this structure?

By pulling the pinna upward, backward, and laterally Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the constricted part below the head of malleus?

Neck of malleus Signup and view all the answers

To which wall of the middle ear is the anterior process of malleus attached?

Anterior wall Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is attached to the head of malleus?

Tympanic membrane Signup and view all the answers

What are the processes located below the constricted neck of malleus called?

Anterior and lateral processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the constricted part below the head of malleus?

Neck of malleus Signup and view all the answers

To which wall of the middle ear is the anterior process of malleus attached?

Anterior wall Signup and view all the answers

What are the processes located below the constricted neck of malleus called?

Anterior and lateral processes Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is attached to the head of malleus?

Tympanic membrane Signup and view all the answers

Anatomy of the Ear: External Auditory Canal

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Questions and Answers

What is the main function of the structure described in the text?

How does the size and shape of this structure vary among individuals?

What direction is the outer part of this structure directed in?

How can the tympanic membrane be seen through this structure?

What is the name of the constricted part below the head of malleus?

To which wall of the middle ear is the anterior process of malleus attached?

Which structure is attached to the head of malleus?

What are the processes located below the constricted neck of malleus called?

What is the name of the constricted part below the head of malleus?

To which wall of the middle ear is the anterior process of malleus attached?

What are the processes located below the constricted neck of malleus called?

Which structure is attached to the head of malleus?

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