The ear can be divided into different parts, and here are the alternative names for the outer ear, inner ear, and the three types of ossicles:
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Outer Ear: Also known as the external ear. It includes the pinna (auricle) and the ear canal (external auditory canal).
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Inner Ear: Also referred to as the internal ear. It contains the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals.
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Types of Ossicles: The three small bones in the middle ear, known collectively as ossicles, are:
- Malleus (hammer)
- Incus (anvil)
- Stapes (stirrup)
These structures work together to facilitate hearing by transmitting sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear.
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