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In those animals with mobile ears, they are used to point the external ear in the direction of the sound.
In animals with fixed ears (humans, some apes, some bats) who sound locate by phase delay, those muscles are inhibited from moving to prevent confusion in locating sound.
(Yes, some people can wiggle their ears. Call it a throw-back.)
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How many ear muscles does a cat have?
32 in each ear, 64 ear muscles in total.
What is this you have 32 muscles in each ear?
No, its cats who have 32 muscles in each ear, not humans.
Which are the fastest muscles in my body?
Ear muscles.
How many muscles in a human ear?
There are 3 muscles in the human ear. Interestingly cats, although small has 32 muscles in their ears.
How many muscles are in human ear?
there are really know muscles in there ear but the tishew feels like a muscle
Which animal has the most ear muscles and how many muscles goes it have?
Elephant.
What is the function of the muscles around the ear in relation to hearing and balance?
The muscles around the ear help in adjusting the position of the ear to improve sound reception and aid in maintaining balance.
What is the possible function of muscles in moving the ear?
The possible function of muscles in moving the ear is to help the ear adjust and focus on sounds, as well as to express emotions such as surprise or curiosity.
How many muscles does a cat have in it's ear?
Cats have 32 muscles in each ear. This allows the ear to be moved around 180 degrees for directional sound perception and body language.
Does the ear have muscles that help in its functioning?
No, the ear does not have muscles that help in its functioning. The ear relies on a complex system of bones, nerves, and hair cells to detect and transmit sound signals to the brain.
How do the ear muscles in humans contribute to the process of hearing?
The ear muscles in humans help in the process of hearing by controlling the movement of the middle ear bones. These muscles contract and relax to adjust the tension on the eardrum and the movement of the bones, which helps in amplifying and transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear for processing.
What is the purpose of the ear muscles in humans?
The purpose of the ear muscles in humans is to help in adjusting the direction of the ears to better capture sounds and noises from different sources.
