UNLV School of Medicine Virtual Anatomy Lab

IV.C.4 Head: External & Inner Ear Page 2 of 3

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Step 3:  Using the Skin tool, slowly remove the skin to expose the external acoutic meatus as it enters the temporal bone.
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Step 4:  Rotating the cadaver, use the Highlight tool to identify the external and middle ear.
Question

Where is the inner ear located??

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Step 5:  Find the internal acoustic meatus.
Question

What nerves enter the internal acoustic meatus?