Middle Ear

• Tympanic Membrane

  Converts soundwaves into vibrations
• Ossicles

  Hammer, anvil, stirrup

  Function:

  • Amplifies & transmits vibration to the oval window.
• Oval window

  • Connect middle ear to inner ear.

  • Opening covered by a membrane

  Function

  • Transmits vibrations from middle ear to inner ear.
• Eustachian Tube

  Connects middle ear to pharynx

  • Ensures equal pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane