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Tympanic Bone

Description:

The tympanic bone, also known as the auditory ossicle, is a small bone located in the middle ear of mammals, including humans. It is one of the three bones in the mammalian middle ear, along with the malleus and incus. The tympanic bone is crucial for transmitting sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

Sample Sentences:

Noun (Anatomy Sense):

• The tympanic bone is responsible for amplifying sound waves in the middle ear.
• Damage to the tympanic bone can lead to hearing impairment.

Noun (Zoology Sense):

• In certain animals, such as bats, the tympanic bone plays a vital role in their exceptional hearing abilities.
• The size and shape of the tympanic bone vary across different species.

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