Pinna - External part of the ear, funnels sound waves into the ear, Ear Canal - Sound waves travel down here to the ear drum, Tympanic membrane (ear drum) - Thin membrane that vibrates transferring sound waves to the middle ear, Ear ossicles (malleus, incus, stapes) - Tiny bones which vibrate, passing sound waves to inner ear, Oval window - Separates middle and inner ear, stapes passes vibrations to this structure which, with the round window passes vibrations on to the cochlea, Cochlea - The organ of Corti within this structure transfers vibrations into an electrical impulse, Semi-circular canals - Respond to motion of the head and body. Responsible for balance, Auditory nerve - Carries impulse to the brain, Eustachian Tube - Can open and close to control air pressure, Auditory meatus - Another name for the ear canal,

Ear structure

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