Which of the following structures funnel sound into the ear?
A) the ossicles
B) the pinna
C) the tensor tympani
D) the stapedius

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The pinna, also known as the outer ear, is the structure that funnels sound waves into the ear canal. The other options listed are structures inside of the ear that help with amplifying and transmitting sound, but do not play a direct role in funneling the sound into the ear.

Which of the Following Structures Funnel Sound into the Ear