Asked by Shanikka Fitzgerald on May 02, 2024
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The malleus, incus, and stapes are
A) located in the inner ear.
B) equivalent terms for the saccule, utricle, and the otolith.
C) surrounded by fluid in a bony cavity.
D) located between the tympanic membrane and the oval window.
E) located between the tectorial membrane and the basilar membrane.
Malleus
Bone found in the middle ear that assists in the transmission of sound to the inner ear; also called the hammer.
Tympanic Membrane
A thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves; also known as the eardrum.
Oval Window
Structure of the middle ear that conducts sound from the middle ear to the inner ear.
- Outline the construction and utility of the inner and middle ear, emphasizing its importance in hearing.
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Zybrea KnightMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The malleus, incus, and stapes are located between the tympanic membrane (eardrum) and the oval window, which are part of the middle ear. The vibrations of the eardrum cause these three tiny bones to vibrate in turn, transmitting the sound waves from the outer ear to the inner ear.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the construction and utility of the inner and middle ear, emphasizing its importance in hearing.