Parts Of The Ear Flashcards
1
Q
PINNA
A
The outer ear that funnels sound into the ear canal
2
Q
OSSICLES
A
The three tiny bones in the ear that magnify the vibrations
3
Q
EARDRUM
A
Thin flap of skin that stretches tight across the ear
4
Q
COCHLEA
A
The vibrations cause the fluid to move
5
Q
OVAL WINDOW
A
The thin layer of tissue separating the middle and inner ear
6
Q
SEMICIRCULAR CANALS
A
Are filled with fluid and give us our sense of balance
7
Q
AUDITORY NERVE
A
Carries electrical impulses to the brain
8
Q
EUSTACHIAN TUBE
A
Joins the middle ear to the nose and throat
9
Q
EAR CANAL
A
A tube running from the outer ear to the inner ear
