The document describes the main parts of the human ear and their functions. The outer ear collects sound waves and directs them through the ear canal to the eardrum. The eardrum vibrates and transfers the vibrations through the ossicles to the oval window. This causes vibrations in the cochlea, which relays signals through the auditory nerve to the brain, allowing us to hear. The inner ear also contains semicircular canals that provide our sense of balance.