Accessory Structures of the Ear
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Pinna
Collects Sound
Ear Canal
Entryway of Sound Waves which get propelled towards the eardrum
Fluid in Cochlea
Leads to stimulation
Stirup
Passes Vibrations from stirup to the cochlea
Anvil
Passes vibrations from the hammer to the stirup
External Auditory Nerve/Canal
Sound waves are funneled into the canal and amplified; Natural acidity helps to protect against infections, secretes ear wax to protect canal from drying out, repels insects.
Ear Drum
Transmits sound from the air to the ossicles inside of the middle ear
Hammer
Transmits sound vibration to the anvil from the eardrum
