Anatomy of the inner ear Flashcards
1
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the inner ear can be divided into two main parts
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Cochlea (hearing) and vestibular system (balance)
2
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both the cochlea and the vestibular system have a ___ labyrinth and a ___ labyrinth
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bony and membranous
3
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spirally coiled, snail-like structure
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cochlea
4
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the sensory organ responsible for hearing
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cochlea
5
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the cochlea is surrounded by spongy bone called
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modiolus
6
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the cochlea is set into motion when stapes makes contact with the _ window
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oval window
7
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list the three chambers within the cochlea
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scala vestibuli, scala tympani, scala media
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