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What is the name of the bone that contains the inner ear?
What is the name of the bone that contains the inner ear?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the middle ear?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the middle ear?
What is the function of the secondary tympanic membrane?
What is the function of the secondary tympanic membrane?
What is the name of the window that connects the middle ear to the inner ear?
What is the name of the window that connects the middle ear to the inner ear?
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Which muscle is associated with sound perception?
Which muscle is associated with sound perception?
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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.
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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.
