Chapter 10 Ear Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Outer ear
A
Pinna (visible outside ear) to the tympanic membrane. Accessible.
2
Q
Middle ear
A
Tympanic membrane to the inner side of the ossicle. Accessible.
3
Q
Inner ear
A
Any part that is inside of the brain. Not accessible.
4
Q
Cochlea
A
Equivalent to retina in the eye. Takes mechanical sound waves and turns them into electrical impulses to be sent through the auditory nerve.
5
Q
Bassilar hair
A
Hair-like structures in cochlea.
