Asked by Kayleen hsieh on May 19, 2024
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Which bone is attached to the tympanic membrane?
A) malleus
B) stapes
C) cochlea
D) incus
Tympanic Membrane
A thin layer of tissue that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.
Malleus
A tiny ossicle located in the middle ear that conveys sound waves from the tympanic membrane to the anvil.
Stapes
The smallest bone in the human body, located in the middle ear, transmitting sound vibrations from the middle ear to the inner ear.
- Master the physical layout and functionality of the ear, highlighting the tympanic membrane, cochlea, and auditory ossicles.
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Karin VasquezMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The malleus bone is attached to the tympanic membrane. It is the first of the three ossicles in the middle ear and connects to the incus bone, which in turn connects to the stapes bone. The vibration of the tympanic membrane causes the malleus bone to move, which then moves the other two ossicles, transmitting sound waves to the inner ear.
Learning Objectives
- Master the physical layout and functionality of the ear, highlighting the tympanic membrane, cochlea, and auditory ossicles.