Other name for outer ear,inner ear and 3 types of ossicles

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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:

  1. Outer Ear: Also known as the external ear. It includes the pinna (auricle) and the ear canal (external auditory canal).

  2. Inner Ear: Also referred to as the internal ear. It contains the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals.

  3. 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.