Lab 2C

2. a device that changes energy From one form to another
5. the ______ of the malleus attaches to the cone of the tympanic membrane extending almost vertically from the tip of the cone
6. tool used to look in to the ear canal
7. the visible portion of the outer ear
9. ________ cavity: air filled cavity of the middle ear
12. the malleus, incus and stapes make up the ______ chain
14. portion of the outer 1/3 of the external auditory canal

1. ______ of the outer ear are localization, amplification and detection
3. the smallest bone in the ossicular chain
4. ______ membrane: termination of the external auditory canal
5. a small, thin membrane that vibrates when sound waves hit it
8. the external auditory meatus is the _____ of the external auditory canal
10. another word for ear wax
11. the outer fold of the pinna that curves around the outside edge
12. the inner 2/3 of the external auditory canal
13. the process of determining the location of a sound source in space
15. ______ tympani: the effect of contraction of this middle ear muscle is generally to reduce transmission of sound through the middle ear.