Divisions of the ear
Name the outside division of the ear
External
What’s the nickname for the malleus?
Hammer
One function of the ear… this is easy.
Hearing
What is the bony structure between the cochlea and the three semicircular canals?
Vestibule
The auditory nerve is also known as what?
Acostic
Name the inside division of the ear
Inner
What’s the nickname for the incus?
Anvil
The auricle (outside of the ear) is responsible for what?
Collect sound waves
The cochlea is located where?
Bony labyrinth of the inner ear
Name one or both types of fluid in the ear
Endolymph
Perilymph
Name the in-between division of the ear
Middle
What’s the nickname for stapes?
Stirrup
One function of the cerumen
To lubricate the ear
The vestibule is located where?
Bony labyrinth of the inner ear
State one or both functions of the middle ear
Hearing
Equalizing pressure
What is the “6th” sense?
Balance
Another function of the cerumen
To protect the ear
The semi-canals are located where?
Bony labyrinth of the inner ear
What’s the function of the ossicles?
Sound vibration relay
Located on the basilar membrane is what?
Organ of corti