Chapter 6 Part 3 Flashcards
Fluid filled space
Labyrinth
Acts as a device to transform acoustic/mechanical energy (sound) into electrochemical energy
Inner ear
vestibule communicates with the _____
Cochlea
What is part of the vestibular portion of the inner ear?
Vestibule and semicircular canals
concerning the position and movement of the body (balance)
Vestibular portion
Portion of the inner ear concerned about hearing
Auditory portion
What does the auditory portion of the inner ear include?
Cochlea
How many canals does the cochlea have?
3
extends from the oval window in the vestibule to the helicotrema (small opening in the apex of the cochlea). Part of bony labyrinth. Filled with perilymph.
Scala vestibuli
extends from the round window in the vestibule to the helicotrema. Part of bony labyrinth. Placement of CI electrodes. Filled with perilymph.
Scala tympani
the central duct is also referred to as the cochlear duct. Part of the membranous labyrinth. Filled with endolymph. Bound by 2 thin membranes.
Scala media
separates scala media from scala vestibuli.
Reissner’s membrane
separates scala media from scala tympani.
Basilar membrane
Ligament support for the scala media
Spiral ligament
Produces endolymph & supplies oxygen & other nutrients to the cochlea
Stria vascularis