Which of the following is not a part of the inner ear?

Eardrum

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Sacculus

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Utriculus

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Cochlea

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Solution

The correct option is A
Eardrum

Human ear has three main sections: External ear, middle ear and inner ear.

External ear: It comprises of pinna, auditory canal, and the eardrum (tympanic membrane).

Middle ear: It includes ear ossicles (malleus, incus and stapes), oval window, round window and the inner opening of the eustachian tube.

Inner ear: It includes the semi-circular canals, utriculus, sacculus, and cochlea.

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