Ear Drum Flashcards
1
Q
Cochlea
A
Filled with fluid sends impulses to auditory nerves
2
Q
Semicircular canal
A
Filled with fluid responsible for canal
3
Q
Eustachian tube
A
Connects to pharynx equalizes pressure
4
Q
Auracle
A
Collects sound waves from outside
5
Q
Tympanic membrane
A
Sends vibrations to the middle ear also called ear drum
6
Q
Auditory canal
A
Contains hair and and wax sends sound waves to the ear drum
7
Q
Malleus
A
Sends vibrations from eardrum to Incus
8
Q
Incus
A
Sends vibrations from the Malleus to the Stapes
9
Q
Oval window
A
Sends vibrations to inner ear
10
Q
Vestibule
A
Helps maintain balance
11
Q
Stapes
A
Sends vibrations from the Incus to the oval window
