Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Third small bone of the middle ear; shaped like a stirrup
A)organ of Corti
B)ossicle
C)oval window
D)perilymph
E)pinna
F)semicircular canals
G)stapes
H)tympanic membrane
I)vestibule

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Third small bone of the middle ear; shaped like a stirrup
A)organ of Corti
B)ossicle
C)oval window
D)perilymph
E)pinna
F)semicircular canals
G)stapes
H)tympanic membrane
I)vestibule

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The stapes is the third small bone of the middle ear, shaped like a stirrup.

Answer: A
 The organ of Corti is the sensory organ for hearing, located in the inner ear.

Answer: C
 The oval window is a membrane-covered opening in the inner ear that vibrates in response to sound waves.

Answer: D
 Perilymph is the fluid that fills the space between the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear and the bony labyrinth surrounding it.

Answer: E
 The pinna is the visible outer part of the ear that channels sound waves into the ear canal.

Answer: F
 The semicircular canals are fluid-filled structures in the inner ear that help maintain balance and orientation.

Answer: H
 The tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum, is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear.

Answer: I
 The vestibule is the central cavity of the labyrinth, located in the inner ear, that is responsible for detecting changes in gravity and acceleration.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings