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| the first ossicle; it touches the eardrum and transfers vibration from the eardrum to the anvil |
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| tube that conducts external sound waves to the inner ear |
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| external structure that collects and directs sound waves to the auditory canal |
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| the third ossicle; transfers vibration sent to it from the hammer and anvil to the cochlea |
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| membrane that vibrates as sound waves, transport via auditory canal, strike it |
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| the middle ossicle; transfers vibrations from the hammer to the stirrup |
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| connects the middle ear wit hthe roof of the mouth |
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| transmits nerve impulses to the brain |
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| tightly coiled, fluid filled snail shell structure which houses the sound receptors |
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| canals in the inner ear which detect rotation of the head and are important in the maintenance of balance |
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