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Ear drum is known as...

Ear drum is known as

A

Tensor tymphani

B

Scala tympani

C

Tympanic membrane

D

Scala vestibuli.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the alternative name for the eardrum. 2. **Reviewing the Options**: The options given are: - Tensor tympani - Scala tympani - Tympanic membrane - Scala vestibuli 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Tensor Tympani**: This is a muscle located in the middle ear, not the eardrum itself. Therefore, this option is incorrect. - **Scala Tympani**: This refers to one of the ducts in the cochlea, specifically the inferior duct. It does not relate to the eardrum. Thus, this option is also incorrect. - **Tympanic Membrane**: This is the correct term for the eardrum. It is responsible for receiving sound vibrations from the outer ear and transmitting them to the auditory ossicles in the middle ear. - **Scala Vestibuli**: This is the superior duct of the cochlea and is not related to the eardrum. Hence, this option is incorrect. 4. **Conclusion**: After analyzing all the options, the correct answer is that the eardrum is known as the **tympanic membrane**. **Final Answer**: The eardrum is known as the tympanic membrane. ---
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