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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?
- Temporal bone
- Petrous bone (correct)
- Sphenoid bone
- Occipital bone
Which of the following is NOT associated with the middle ear?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the middle ear?
- Muescsl Muscle
- Stapes
- Olfactory Nerve (correct)
- Facial Nerve
What is the function of the secondary tympanic membrane?
What is the function of the secondary tympanic membrane?
- To amplify sound waves
- To regulate air pressure
- To separate the middle ear from the inner ear (correct)
- To protect the inner ear
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?
Which muscle is associated with sound perception?
Which muscle is associated with sound perception?
Flashcards
Petrous bone
Petrous bone
The bone that contains the inner ear structures.
Secondary tympanic membrane
Secondary tympanic membrane
A membrane that separates the middle ear from the inner ear.
Fenestra cochleae
Fenestra cochleae
The window that connects the middle ear to the inner ear.
Muescsl Muscle
Muescsl Muscle
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Olfactory Nerve
Olfactory Nerve
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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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Description
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.
