The principal place in the human ear where sound waves are amplified by means of the vibrations of tiny bones is the ____.

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The middle ear is the principal place in the human ear where sound waves are amplified by means of the vibrations of tiny bones called the ossicles (the malleus, incus, and stapes). The pinna collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal, while the organ of Corti is located in the inner ear and is responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals that the brain can interpret.

The Principal Place in the Human Ear Where Sound Waves