Medical Terms
Cones are...
Cells within the retia that are responsible for color vision and function best in bright light
pertaining to
Describe the orbital cavity:
Cone-shaped cavity
Eyelids
protect the eye
Snellen chart is a:
eye chart that can be used to measure visual acuity
the key term aur- means:
ear
What part of the body is the pinna?
the outer ear
Pinna
Collects sound waves
Ishihara test tests for:
Color blindness
the key term audi means:
hearing
What part of the tongue contains taste buds?
Papillae
Semicircular Canals
contains liquid that maintains balance
ophthalmoscope is a:
lighted instrument for inspecting the retina and other parts of the eye
the key term belphar means:
eyelid
What is the pathway of hearing?
pinna--> external auditory canal--> Tympanic membrane--> ossicles--> cochlea--> auditory nerve
Cilla
trap larger dust entering the nose
Incus is:
a small anvil-shaped bone in the middle ear, transmitting vibrations between the malleus and stapes.
the key term lacrim means:
tears
Pathway of vision
cornea--> pupil--> lens--> retina--> rods and cones--> optic nerve
Septum
divides the nose