Outer Ear

Question 1

Pinna

Answer 1

Auricle or outer ear, external portion of the ear
Captures sound waves and transmits them into the external auditory canal

Question 2

External auditory canal

Answer 2

Transmits these sound waves to the tympanic membrane of the middle ear

Question 3

Cerumen

Answer 3

Earwax, secreted by ceruminous glands that line the auditory canal
Protective functions by trapping small insects, dust, debris, and bacteria to prevent it from entering the middle ear

Question 4

Middle ear purpose

Answer 4

Transmits sound between the outer and inner ear

Question 5

tympanic membrane

Answer 5

Eardrum, transmits sound by vibrating

Question 6

Mastoid process

Answer 6

Temporal bone containing hollow air space that surrounds the middle ear