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Bianca Gonzalez
on Oct 13, 2024
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Which structure attaches the tympanic cavity to the nasopharynx?
A) external acoustic meatus
B) auditory tube
C) auditory ossicles
D) none of the above
Nasopharynx
The upper part of the pharynx, connecting the nasal cavity above the soft palate to the oropharynx.
Auditory Tube
Also known as the Eustachian tube, it connects the middle ear to the back of the nasopharynx, helping equalize air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.
Tympanic Cavity
An air-filled space in the temporal bone of the skull behind the eardrum that contains the bones of the middle ear.
- Distinguish the various structures within the ear and understand their unique functions.
- Identify the anatomical routes through which sound waves are conveyed to the auditory receptors.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the various structures within the ear and understand their unique functions.
- Identify the anatomical routes through which sound waves are conveyed to the auditory receptors.