The Ear: Functions & Diagrams
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Tympanic membrane
“Ear drum”
Vibrates due to sound waves
Ossicles
Bones of the middle ear
Amplify vibrations at the oval window
Middle Ear
“Tympanic cavity”
Equalizing pressure
Vestibular Nerve
Sends information to the brain regarding balance
Auditory/Cochlear Nerve
Sends information to the brain regarding sounds
Semi-circular Canals
Detect changes in dynamic equilibrium
Cochlea
Organ of hearing, contains hair cells
Eustachian Tube
Equalizes pressure
Round Window
“Pressure valve”
Change in shape in response to oval-window
Oval Window
Vibrates due to the ossicles
Auditory Canal
Carries soundwaves towards the tympanic membrane
Pinna
Funnels and amplifies sound
Static Equilibrium
Knowing where you are when not in motion
Includes the utricle and the saccule
Dynamic Equilibrium
Knowing where you are when in motion
Includes the ampulla
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