Ear Anatomy Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Medical term for outer ear
A
auricle\pinnacle
2
Q
Parts of the Ear
A
Outer,Middle and Inner ear
3
Q
The inner ear is also known as
A
Labyrinth
4
Q
Where are the ear ossicles found?
A
Middle ear
5
Q
What are the ear ossicles?
A
Malleus (hammer)
Incus (anvil)
Stapes (stirrup)
6
Q
Organs responsible for balance are found in
A
the inner ear
7
Q
Organs responsible for balance I’m inner ear
A
Vestibular system
8
Q
Organs which make up the vestibular system include?
A
Utricle(senses forward and backward movements,right and left)
Saccule(senses up and down movements)
Three semicircular canals(senses motion in head movements)
9
Q
The outer ear has how many parts and name them
A
Three
Tragus, helix and lobule
