Structure of the Ear and functions Flashcards
1
Q
What three sections is the ear comprised of?
A
The external, middle and inner ear.
2
Q
What is the external ear comprised of?
A
The external ear is comprised of the Pinna and the lobe, Eardrum (tympanic membrane).
3
Q
What is the middle ear comprised of?
A
The middle ear is comprised of stapes (stirrup), incus (anvil), malleus ear bone (hammer) and round window.
4
Q
What is the inner ear comprised of?
A
The inner ear is comprised of the cochlea, organ of Corti, eustachian tube, auditory nerve, semicircular canals and ampullae.
