- external auditory canal - looking at color, drainage, etc.. - lets sound waves in

- Connects the middle ear w/ nasopharynx - opens w/ swallowing and yawning

Functions: - conducts sound vibrations - protects the inner ear by reducing the amplitude of loud sounds - allows equalization of air pressure on each side of the TM (prevents rupture)

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Cerumen

Earwax

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EAC

external auditory canal
looking at color, drainage, etc..
lets sound waves in

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Eustachian Tube

Connects the middle ear w/ nasopharynx

- opens w/ swallowing and yawning

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Middle Ear

Functions:

conducts sound vibrations
protects the inner ear by reducing the amplitude of loud sounds
allows equalization of air pressure on each side of the TM (prevents rupture)

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