The Ear Flashcards
1
Q
Auricle
A
The outer shape of the ear
2
Q
External auditory meatus
A
The canal that leads from the outside to the eardrum.
3
Q
What fills the middle ear
A
Air
4
Q
Cochlea
A
Set of narrow channels or tubes coiled in the shape of a spiral.
5
Q
Static equilibrium
A
Determines the orientation of the head relative to the pull of gravity. It helps the body determine whether the head is held up straight, bowed, to the side, and so forth.
6
Q
Dynamic equilibrium
A
Helps determine rotation and acceleration of the head. This allows us to maintain balance as we move.
7
Q
What is the inner ear filled with
A
Fluid
