Fun Facts about Ears (Shocking)
Fascinating facts about the ears and hearing that you may not know Watch the full video on our youtube channel. Balance : the vestibular system is located in the inner ear and is responsible for maintaining equilibrium. In fact, the cause of the majority of cases of vertigo lies within the auditory system. The hardest bone : the temporal bone , which protects the inner ear, is the hardest in the human body. The smallest bone : the ear also houses the smallest bone in the body. The stapes, or the “stirrup” bone, in the middle ear forms part of the ossicles and is the smallest bone in the human organism. Ears Never Sleep : Did you know that our ears and hearing never rest? When we sleep, our brain is capable of ignoring sounds around us and only reacts to loud or unexpected noises as a defense mechanism that allows us to respond rapidly. Unpleasant Noises a study by the University of Newcastle has identified the...





























































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