Crossword Puzzle Ear partsOnline version Ear parts by Lara Conde 1 a nerve in the ear that carries electrical signals from the inner ear to the brain 2 the part of the ear that can be seen on the side of the head 3 a small bone or structure that is similar to a bone 4 the tube in the body that connects the outer ear and the middle ear 5 a twisted tube inside the inner ear that is the main organ of hearing 6 a thin piece of skin inside the ear that moves backwards and forwards very quickly when sound waves reach it, allowing you to hear sounds 6 5 2 3