Special senses Flashcards
What special sense responds to Electromagnetic stimuli
sight/vision
basic function of Hearing
Ear converts vibrations of air molecules into nerve impulses
Where are most structures of the ear location
In the temporal bones of
the skull
Function of external ear
Collects sound wave vibrations and
directs them to the eardrum
function of middle ear?
Amplifies and transmits vibrations
from eardrum to inner ear
Function of inner ear
sensory receptors convert vibrations to
nerve impulses.
Balance and motion
Location of auricular cartilage
funnel shaped piece of cartilage of the pinna
Glands that secrete ear wax
ceruminous glands
what is the external auditory meatus
the vertical ear canal and the horizontal ear canal, which leads to the eardrum
tympanic bulla
cavity of the middle ear
The middle ear is connected to the
pharynx by…?
(Eustachian) tube
(Eustachian) tube functions
opens when an animal swallows
allowing equal air pressure
What separates the middle and inner ear
vestibular window and the
cochlear window (round window)
what are the auditory ossicles
- Malleus – hammer
- Incus – anvil
- Stapes - stirrup
Structures that lie in the inner ear
Bony Labyrinth
