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Flashcards in Ear Structures Deck (10)
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1
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Auricle (pinna)

A

protect ear hole entrance, direct sound waves

2
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external acoustic meatus

A

hole through which sound waves enter the ear

3
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Tympanic membrane

A

transmits external sound waves to inner 2/3 of the ear by vibrating

4
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middle ear

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amplifying and transmitting soundwaves

5
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eustachian tube

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equalizes pressure in the ear, balance, equilibrium

6
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malleus, incus, stapes

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auditory ausicle, applies sound, transmit sound

7
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inner ear

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equilibrium and hearing

8
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vestibule

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detetcs linear movements of the head, static equilibrium of the head

9
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cochlea

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hearing

10
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semicircular canals

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detect rotational movements of the head

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