The Ear Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pinnea?
A
Its the outer part of the ear that funnels the sound inwards
2
Q
What is the audible canal?
A
Its the tube where the sound waves enter to the ear drum
3
Q
What is the ear drum?
A
It vibrates the sound waves that strike it and amplifies them into the ossicle bones
4
Q
What are the ossicle bones?
A
They pass the vibrations over the eustachian canal and into the choclea
5
Q
What is the eustachian canal?
A
It equalizes differences in air pressure outside of the head and in the head
6
Q
What is the choclea?
A
It passes the vibrations through fluid and translates it into sounds through nerve impulses
7
Q
What are semi-circular tubes?
A
There are 3 tubes in each dimension that help with balance while standing
