Anatomy of the Ear

Question 1

The 3 bones of the middle ear are the _______, _______, and _______

Answer 1

Malleus (Hammer), Incus (Anvil), and Stapes (Stirrup)

Question 2

Another name for the eardrum is the ____________

Answer 2

Tympanic Membrane

Question 3

The stapes is attached at the _______ (oval/round) window

Answer 3

Oval

Question 4

For the Left ear, the cone of light is at the _____ o’clock position, and the malleus is at the _____ o’clock position

Answer 4

7 o’clock and 11 o’clock

Question 5

For the ______ ear, the cone of light is at the 5 o’clock position, and the malleus is at the ______ o’clock position

Answer 5

Right, 1 o’clock

Question 6

The “tense part” of the tympanic membrane is called the ___________

Answer 6

pars tensa

Question 7

The “flaccid area” of the tympanic membrane is called the _____________

Answer 7

pars flaccida

Question 8

The outer ear is composed of the ______ and the _______, ending at the eardrum

Answer 8

pinna/auricle, ear canal/external auditory meatus

Question 9

The ridged rim along the outside edge of the pinna is called the _________

Answer 9

Helix

Question 10

The depression between the two _____ of the antihelix is called the _________

Answer 10

crura, triangular fossa