Middle & Outer Ear!

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Across
  1. 2. – Provides monaural cues and vertical sound localization
  2. 5. – Impedance matching, selective oval window stimulation, pressure equalization
  3. 7. – Separates outer and middle ears; vibrates in response to sound
  4. 12. – Fibers connecting stereocilia; control ion flow into hair cells
  5. 13. – Divides Organ of Corti from scala media; forms tight covering
  6. 15. – Separates scala media from scala tympani; undergoes wave motion
  7. 16. – Pulls ossicular chain posteriorly; limits stapes motion
Down
  1. 1. – Transmits vibratory energy to cochlea
  2. 3. – Amplitude difference due to head shadow
  3. 4. – Sodium-rich fluid similar to CSF
  4. 6. - for horizontal localization
  5. 8. – Core of temporal bone in cochlea; supports nerve fibers
  6. 9. – Connects middle ear to nasopharynx
  7. 10. – Transmits sound vibrations from TM to inner ear
  8. 11. – Middle ear infection; fluid buildup can cause hearing loss
  9. 14. – Three bones: malleus, incus, stapes