Multiple choice

Fenestra rotunda is an opening on the medial wall of the middle ear that leads into the cochlea. Which of the following statements are true about fenestra rotunda?

a. It is the round window in the inner ear. b. It relieves pressure in the inner ear. c. It communicates with the stapes or columella. d. Vibrations in it cause pressure changes in perilymph of scala vestibuli.

  1. Only a and d

  2. Only b and d

  3. Only a and b

  4. Only c and d
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

These points are true about fenestra rotunda. It is the round window in the inner ear and it relieves pressure in the inner ear. 

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