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    Ear Anatomy

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    Ear Anatomy







    The middle ear consists of:
    • Tympanic membrane (eardrum)
    • Auditory ossicles - malleus, incus, and stapes
    • Oval window










    Photo by BruceBlaus / CC BY








    The inner ear consists of:
    • Semi-circular ducts
    • Cochlea
    • Vestibulocochlear nerve







    Photo by BruceBlaus / CC BY

    Practice: Ear Anatomy

    In the middle ear, sound is conducted by movement of:
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