Anatomy and physiology Flashcards
1
Q
Which structure(s) make up the outer ear?
A
External auditory canal
2
Q
Which structure(s) make up the middle ear?
A
From outside to inside:
- Tympanic membrane
- Malleus
- Incus
- Stapes
3
Q
Which structure(s) make up the inner ear?
A
- Cochlea
- Vestibulocochlear nerve
- Semicircular canals
- Eustachian tube
4
Q
The malleus, incus and stapes are collectively known as what?
A
The ossicles
5
Q
Name the four paranasal sinuses
A
Frontal
Ethmoidal
Sphenoid
Maxillary
6
Q
How do the paranasal sinuses connect to the nasal cavity?
A
Small passageways called ostia
