Last - Anatomy Of Inner Ear

Question 1

A series of interconnected passageways in the temporal bone.

Answer 1

Bony labyrinth

Question 2

A series of interconnected fluid-filled tubes found within the bony labyrinth.

Answer 2

Membranous labyrinth

Question 3

A part of the bony labyrinth resembling a snail shell. It contains the cochlear duct.

Answer 3

Cochlea

Question 4

A part of the membranous labyrinth found within the cochlea. It contains the hearing receptor cells.

Answer 4

Cochlear duct

Question 5

A part of the bony labyrinth containing the saccule and utricle.

Answer 5

Vestibule

Question 6

A pair of membranous sacs found within the vestibule that contain the receptor cells for gravity and linear acceleration.

Answer 6

Saccule and utricle

Question 7

A part of the bony labyrinth containing the semicircular ducts.

Answer 7

Semicircular canals

Question 8

A series of three fluid-filled ducts found within the semicircular canals. They are oriented at right angles to each other on three planes. The receptors in the ducts provide information on the position of the head and body in space, acceleration, and deceleration.

Answer 8

Semicircular ducts