Outer/Middle Ear Anatomy

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Across
  1. 3. facilitates drainage of the tympanic cavity
  2. 7. upper part of the concha
  3. 8. Contains footplate which attaches to oval window via annular ligament
  4. 13. lower, cone shaped cavity that helps collect sound on pinna
  5. 15. in medial wall of middle ear cavity,provides sensory and motor functions to ear and face
  6. 17. attached to the medial surface of the tympanic membrane
  7. 18. small circular opening in the posterior wall of the middle ear
Down
  1. 1. Pulls ossicular chain in posterior direction
  2. 2. Embedded between mucous membrane and fibrous layer, interacts with incus
  3. 4. Pulls ossicular chain anteriorly
  4. 5. thin,translucent, highly elastic structure that seperates outer and middle
  5. 6. soft, fleshy part of outer ear
  6. 9. small cartilaginous bump on outside of the ear canal that helps direct sound\
  7. 10. Articulates with the stapes in a ball and socket joint
  8. 11. main ridge of cartilage located on the inner side of the pinna
  9. 12. tube-like structure that conducts sound (abbreviated)
  10. 14. the small central depression on the tympanic membrane where the manubrium attaches
  11. 16. What we refer to as the ear