Asked by
Natilya Fletcher
on Oct 13, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT part of the external ear?
A) external acoustic meatus
B) auditory tube
C) tympanic membrane
D) pinna
Auditory Tube
Also known as the Eustachian tube, it connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, helping to equalize pressure in the middle ear.
External Acoustic Meatus
The ear canal, a passage leading from the outer ear to the eardrum.
Tympanic Membrane
Also known as the eardrum, a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.
- Apprehend the responsibilities of the inner, middle, and external ear with regard to auditory perception and equilibrium.
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Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the responsibilities of the inner, middle, and external ear with regard to auditory perception and equilibrium.