Bones encased within the temporal bone that are involved in sound detection are called
A) optic bones.
B) external acoustic meatus.
C) internal acoustic meatus.
D) auditory ossicles.
E) crista galli.

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The bones encased within the temporal bone that are involved in sound detection are called auditory ossicles. Option A is incorrect because optic bones are not involved in sound detection, they are responsible for vision. Option B is incorrect as it refers to the external opening of the ear canal. Option C is incorrect as it refers to an opening in the temporal bone where nerves pass through but does not involve bones that detect sound. Option E is incorrect as it refers to a bony ridge in the skull that serves as an attachment point for the falx cerebri, a membrane that separates the cerebral hemispheres.

Bones Encased Within the Temporal Bone That Are Involved in Sound