The bones of the middle ear are set into motion by vibrations of the
A) cochlea.
B) eardrum.
C) saccule.
D) basilar membrane.

Name: The bones of the middle ear are set into motion by vibrations of the A) cochlea. B) eardrum. C) saccule. D) basilar membrane.
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The vibrations of the eardrum caused by sound waves are transmitted through the middle ear bones (the malleus, incus, and stapes) which amplify and transmit the vibrations to the inner ear.

The Bones of the Middle Ear Are Set into Motion