Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-auricle
A)eardrum
B)part of the ear that contains the organ of hearing
C)the pinna and external auditory meatus are part of this
D)fleshy portion of the external ear
E)air-filled space within the temporal bone

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The auricle is the fleshy portion of the external ear that is visible on the outside of the head.

Answer: C
 The auricle includes the pinna and external auditory meatus, which are part of the external ear.

Answer: E
 The air-filled space within the temporal bone is known as the middle ear, not the auricle.

Therefore, the best choices are D and C.

Match the Structure with the Appropriate Description