Ear Flashcards

1
Q

Auditory nerve is cranial nerve __

A

8

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2
Q

What causes aural hematomas

A

Shaking head or scratching ear

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3
Q

Middle ear is found in the _____________ (part of temporal bone)

A

Tympanic bulla

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4
Q

Tympanic bulla connects to pharynx by the

A

Eustachian tube

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5
Q

The small bones of the middle ear are called

A

Ossicles

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6
Q

3 ossicles are called

A

Hammer (malleus)
Anvil (incus)
Stirrup (stapes)

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7
Q

Inner ear is found in what part of temporal bone

A

Pet toys temporal bone

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8
Q

Ringing in ear after concert is called

A

Tenitis

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9
Q

What part of inner ear is for
Balance
Hearing

A

Hearing- cochlear part

Balance- vestibular part

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10
Q

Small snail like structure filled w fluid

A

Cochlea

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11
Q

The cochlea walls have structures projecting outwards w cilia on them called

A

Organs of corti

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12
Q

Nystagmus

A

Rapid eye movement

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13
Q

Fluid in canals have what that help w balance

A

Otoliths

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14
Q

Dizziness is called

A

Vertigo

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