Your middle ear is located within the temporal bone, extending from the tympanic membrane to the lateral wall of the inner ear.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Location and Function
- Temporal Bone: The middle ear resides inside the temporal bone, a dense bone located on the side of your skull.
- Tympanic Membrane: It stretches from the tympanic membrane (eardrum).
- Inner Ear: It extends to the lateral wall of the inner ear.
- Function: The primary role of the middle ear is to transmit vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the inner ear through the auditory ossicles. This is how sound waves are converted into signals that your brain can interpret.
