To convert sound waves into mechanical waves
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The middle ear serves to transmit sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear by amplifying and converting them into mechanical signals. It also helps regulate the air pressure in the inner ear to maintain optimal conditions for hearing.
The middle ear, outer ear, and inner ear are the three parts of the ear.
The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is located in the middle ear. It separates the outer ear from the middle ear and plays a vital role in transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.
The middle ear cleft is the space within the middle ear that includes the eardrum, the middle ear cavity, and the three small bones known as the ossicles. It is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear. The middle ear cleft is important for normal hearing and is often affected by conditions such as ear infections or tumors.
The dividing line between the middle ear and the external ear is the tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum. The tympanic membrane separates the outer ear canal from the middle ear cavity where the auditory ossicles are located.
The Eustachian tube is the structure that connects the throat (pharynx) to the middle ear. It helps regulate air pressure in the middle ear and drains fluids produced in the middle ear. If the Eustachian tube becomes blocked or dysfunctional, it can lead to issues like ear infections or hearing problems.