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What is the structure in the ear that enables us to hear one sound distinctly from another Is it the oval window auditory canal eustachian tube or the ossicles?
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∙ 14y ago
I say it's the cochlea. Sorry I didn't choose one of the items on your list.
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What structure is articulated by the auditory ossicles?
There is an articulation or joint between each of the three ossicles, but the final structure is the oval window which would bring the stapes/stirrup ossicle in contact with the cochlea of the inner ear.
The associated bones of the skull include what?
hyoid and auditory ossicles
Air filled space containing auditory ossicles?
The tympanic cavity.
What is the function of the auditory ossicles and what are their names?
The auditory ossicles are located in the middle ear. Their function is to transmit and amplify the sound vibrations from the tympanic membrane (eardrum) to the oval window.· tympannic side = malleus or hammer· middle = incus or anvil· oval window side = stapes or stirrup
Which structures in the middle ear reduce the ear sensitivity to sound?
The necessary anatomical structures within the middle ear for the detection of sound include the tympanic membrane, the three auditory ossicles, and the two muscles that control the resonance of the ossicles. The three auditory ossicles (ie bones of the ear) are the malleus, incus, and the stapes. The tensor tympani muscle pulls on the malleus and the Stapedius muscle pulls on the stapes. The tension and relaxation of these two muscles control the amplification of sound. This acts to protect against the damage loud noises can cause to the inner ear.
How is hearing loss related to the ossicles?
If there is a change to the basic structure or functioning ability of your auditory ossicles, this would result in Conductive Deafness as the ossicles will not be able to transmit and amplify the sound vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the oval window.
How many bones in Auditory Ossicles?
3
Osteosclerosis is a condition involving what?
auditory ossicles
What are the structures of the middle ear?
6 walls,3 ossicles,eustachian tube
What is another medical term for auditory ossicle?
The term "ossicles" literally means "tiny bones" and commonly refers to the auditory ossicles, though the term may refer to any small bone throughout the body. The three auditory ossicles are the hammer, stirrup, and anvil.
What structure is articulated by the auditory ossicles?
There is an articulation or joint between each of the three ossicles, but the final structure is the oval window which would bring the stapes/stirrup ossicle in contact with the cochlea of the inner ear.
What connects the tympanic membrane to the inner ear?
auditory ossicles
Do ossicles equalize pressure?
No, auditory ossicles amplify and transmit sound vibrations. The auditory tube is the place where the air pressure in the middle ear can be equalized by bringing air in from or out to the pharynx or throat.
What is fusion of the ossicles?
Fusion or fixation of the ossicles is where one or more of the three auditory ossicles cannot transmit sound vibrations for a variety of reasons. This does cause "conduction" deafness or hearing loss.
Where do soundwaves go after the auditory ossicles?
After the auditory ossicles, sound waves enter the cochlea, which is a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear. Inside the cochlea, the sound waves are converted into electrical impulses by hair cells. These impulses are then transmitted to the brain via the auditory nerve, where they are processed and interpreted as sound.
Consisting of the smallest bone?
Auditory ossicles of the ear are the smallest bones of the body.
Why are the auditory ossicles and hyoid bone referred to a associated bones of the skull?
because
