10 Questions
What is the purpose of cerumen?
To repel water, trap dust, and moisturize the epithelium
What is the function of the eustachian tube?
To connect the middle ear to the nasopharynx
What is the tympanic membrane?
A thin, translucent membrane
What is the location of the ceruminous glands?
In the outer ear canal
What occurs when the tensor veli palatini muscle is activated?
The eustachian tube opens
What is the purpose of the self-cleaning mechanism in the ear?
To move old skin cells and cerumen out of the ear
What is the purpose of the otic capsule?
To form the medial wall of the middle ear
What is the function of the middle ear?
To connect the outer ear to the inner ear
What is the diameter of the tympanic membrane?
1 cm
What is the length of the eustachian tube?
35 mm
Learn about the structure and functions of the human ear, including the medial two thirds, ceruminous glands, and the self-cleaning mechanism. Discover the purpose of ear wax and its role in protecting the ear canal.
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