MT CH 8 Roots Pertaining To The Ear Flashcards
(10 cards)
What does the root audi/o pertain to?
Hearing
The root audi/o is associated with concepts related to hearing.
What is the meaning of the root acous, acus, cus?
Sound, hearing
These roots relate to auditory functions.
What does the root ot/o refer to?
Ear
The root ot/o is used in medical terminology related to the ear.
What does myring/o mean?
Tympanic membrane
Myring/o is associated with the eardrum structure.
What does tympan/o refer to?
Tympanic cavity (middle ear), tympanic membrane
Tympan/o is involved in the anatomy of the middle ear.
What is the meaning of salping/o?
Tube, auditory tube
Salping/o relates to the auditory tube connecting the middle ear to the throat.
What does the root staped/o or stapedi/o refer to?
Stapes
These roots are related to the smallest bone in the human body located in the ear.
What does the root ‘labyrinth/o’ refer to?
inner ear
The labyrinth is a complex structure in the inner ear involved in balance and hearing.
What does the root ‘vestibul/o’ refer to?
vestibule, vestibular apparatus
The vestibule is a part of the inner ear that helps maintain balance.
What does the root ‘cochle/o’ refer to?
cochlea of inner ear
The cochlea is the spiral-shaped part of the inner ear responsible for hearing.
