Movements of the tympanic membrane are conveyed to the oval window of the inner ear by the __________.
A) Ear canal
B) Pinna
C) Ossicles
D) cochlea

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The ossicles (comprised of the malleus, incus, and stapes) connect the tympanic membrane to the oval window of the inner ear, amplifying sound waves in the process. The ear canal and pinna serve to collect and direct sound waves towards the tympanic membrane, while the cochlea is responsible for converting sound waves into neural impulses.

Movements of the Tympanic Membrane Are Conveyed to the Oval