Ear & Eye Development Flashcards
When does the ear begin to develop?
4th week
What will the otic vesicle give rise to?
Utricle – forms the endolymphatic duct, utricle and semicircular canals
Saccule – forms the saccule and cochlear duct
What are the specialized hair cells in the ear?
- Cristae ampullaris – in the ampulla of each semicircular canal
- Macula – one in the utricle and one in the saccule
- Cochlear – numerous along the cochlear duct
Spiral ganglion is related to…
Cochlear duct, involved in hearing
Vestibular ganglion is related to…
Remaining hair cells, involved in detection of head movement
What does the otic vesicle signal?
Surrounding mesenchyme to condense and form an otic capsule
What will the otic capsule contribute to?
Petrous part of temporal bone
Rubella infection can cause…
Malformation of cochlea and deafness
What pharyngeal apparatus will contribute to the tympanic membrane?
First pharyngeal groove and pouch
What is the pharyngeal groove lined by? The pouch?
Groove -> endoderm
Pouch -> ectoderm + mesenchyme (mesoderm)
The tympanic membrane is comprised of…
All three germ layers!
Tubotymapnic recess is continuous with…
Mastoid antrum + nasopharynx via pharyngotympanic tube
Tensor tympani embryology
attached to the malleus; it derives from the mesenchyme of the first arch and is innervated by the nerve of the first arch (CN V)
Stapedius embryology
attached to the stapes; it derives from the cartilage of the second arch and is innervated by the facial nerve
What is the external ear innervated by?
CN V + VII
Anotia
Absence of ear
Microtia
Small ear
Auricular appendages
Persistence of extra auricular hillocks, absence of auricle
Preauricular sinuses
Small depressions located anterior to the auricle. This defect results from abnormal closure of the first pharyngeal groove. These sinuses have only cosmetic significance but they can become infected
If cells situated in front of the tympanic membrane fail to die…
Atresia of the external auditory meatus
Atresia of the external auditory meatus
Blockage of the external canal
Congenital cholesteatoma
Epidermoid tissue within the tympanic membrane