Sound Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Outer ear parts?
A
pinna tympanic membrane muller incus stapes
2
Q
inner ear parts?
A
cochlea
Eustachian tube
semicircular canals
auditory nerve
3
Q
What is the frequency theory?
A
rate of firing of cells
works for below 1000 Hz
4
Q
What is the place theory?
A
the position of the basilar membrane that resonates most to the frequency, gives rise to the pitch.
5
Q
What are the qualities of sound?
A
pitch, loudness, timbre
