This structure also contains three bones called the hammer, anvil, and stirrup.
One disorder of this body part is Meniere's (men-EER's) disease, which may be treated by destroying part of it. One part of this feature is the auricle (OR-ick-uhl), which in humans may be called the pinna (PIN-uh). Another component is the organ of Corti (COR-tee), which is made up of hair cells that respond to vibrations in the cochlea. This structure also contains three bones called the hammer, anvil, and stirrup. For 10 points, name this structure on the head that is responsible for hearing.
One disorder of this body part is Meniere's (men-EER's) disease, which may be treated by destroying part of it.
{ear} [or {inner ear} before "{auricle}" is read; or {cochlea} before "{auricle}" is read; prompt on {organ}