The Human Ear Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• outer : section of the ear that captures sound
• auricle : external part of the ear to which the earlobe is attached aka pinna that collects and directs sound to the ear canal
• middle : section of the ear that amplifies sound
• ossicles : three ear bones between the eardrum and the inner ear that transmits and amplifies vibrations from the eardrum
• inner : section of the ear that processes sound and maintains balance
• cochlea : spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear that converts sound vibrations into nerve signals sent to the brain
• auditory canal : (2 words) tube leading to the eardrum that channels sound waves and produces earwax to trap dust and bacteria
• eustachian : tube connecting middle ear to the throat that balances air pressure between the middle ear and the environment
• auditory nerve : (2 words) extends from the cochlea to the brain, transmitting sound signals to the brain for interpretation.
• tympanic : membrane between the outer and middle ear which vibrates in response to sound waves, aka eardrum.
• semicircular canal : (2 words) located in the inner ear, above the cochlea, whose purpose is to detect head movement and helps maintain balance.
• malleus : connected to the eardrum and passes vibrations to the incus.
• incus : located between malleus and stapes and transfers vibrations to the stapes.
• stapes : connected to the oval window and sends vibrations into the inner ear.