Chapter 17 - Eye and Ear - The Ear - ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Flashcards
1
Q
The outer ear receives…
A
sound waves
2
Q
Sound waves travel to…
A
the middle ear
3
Q
Sound vibrations reach…
A
the inner ear (labyrinth)
4
Q
Name the three bones in the middle ear that move in response to vibrations of the tympanic membrane?
A
Malleus, incus, stapes
5
Q
What is another name for the inner ear, and why is it referred to by this name?
A
It is called the labyrinth due to its circular, mazelike structure.
6
Q
What is the name of the bony, snail-shaped structure of the inner ear?
A
Cochlea
7
Q
What else is an important function performed by the ear?
A
Equilibrium
