Match each middle ear term with its corresponding description.
-ear bones that transmit and amplify vibrations of the tympanic membrane to the oval window; the malleus,incus,and stapes
A)Auditory ossicles
B)Auditory tube
C)Mastoid air spaces
D)Oval window
E)Round window

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The auditory ossicles are the ear bones that transmit and amplify vibrations of the tympanic membrane to the oval window. These bones include the malleus, incus, and stapes.

Answer: B
 The auditory tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx and helps to equalize pressure on either side of the tympanic membrane.

Answer: C
 Mastoid air spaces are small, air-filled cavities in the mastoid process of the temporal bone, which are connected to the middle ear and may play a role in the perception of sound.

Answer: D
 The oval window is a small, oval-shaped opening in the temporal bone of the skull that connects the middle ear to the inner ear and transmits vibrations from the stapes.

Answer: E
 The round window is another opening in the temporal bone of the skull that is located near the oval window and helps to dissipate pressure waves generated by the movement of fluid within the cochlea.

Match Each Middle Ear Term with Its Corresponding Description