5 Questions
What is the name of the bone that contains the inner ear?
Petrous bone
Which of the following is NOT associated with the middle ear?
Olfactory Nerve
What is the function of the secondary tympanic membrane?
To separate the middle ear from the inner ear
What is the name of the window that connects the middle ear to the inner ear?
Fenestra cochleae
Which muscle is associated with sound perception?
Muescsl Muscle
Study Notes
Anatomy of the Ear
- The petrous bone contains the middle ear and inner ear structures.
- The inner ear contains the secondary tympanic membrane, which is also known as the round window (fenestra cochleae).
- The secondary tympanic membrane is covered by the stapes bone.
- The oval window is a separate structure from the round window.
- The muscles involved in the middle ear include the stapedius muscle, which is innervated by the facial nerve.
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the ear with this quiz. Identify parts such as the petrous bone, oval window, stapes, and facial nerve.
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