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Ear drum
A thin membrane at the end of the ear canal that vibrates when sound waves hit it. The eardrum forms the transition from the outer ear to the middle ear. It is approximately 0.1 mm thick and has a maximum diameter of 10 mm. Contrary to what its name suggests, it is funnel-shaped.
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24.02.2017
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Hearing: Structure of the Ear
Cochlea or stirrup: The ear consists of many parts that are important for hearing.
23.10.2025
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Ear canal
Sound waves captured by the outer ear enter the external auditory canal and cause the eardrum at the end of the canal to vibrate.
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Hearing
Neuroscientists are researching how the brain and the ear transform simple sound waves into fascinating worlds of acoustics.
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Semicircular canals
The three semicircular canals per ear are interconnected, fluid-filled tubes that are positioned almost at right angles to each other and belong to the balance organ in the inner ear (vestibular apparatus). They serve to register angular accelerations, i.e., rotational movements of the head.
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Round window
The round window is a membrane-covered opening in the cochlea on the middle ear side. It is connected to the scala tympani and enables the necessary pressure equalization in the inner ear when sound is transmitted through the oval window.
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Stirrup
The stapes is the third ossicle in the middle ear and the smallest bone in the human body. It transmits its vibrations to the oval window, behind which the inner ear begins.
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What we actually hear
Our ears are always tuned in. But what exactly are they picking up?
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Full Blast to the Ears
Noise not only makes you ill, it also damages your brain.
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