The Eye
the outside layer of our eye where muscle attaches
sclera
the structure that separates the outer and middle ear
tympanic membrane
the snail looking structure of the inner ear
cochlea
the middle vascular layer of the eye
choroid
the entry area into the inner ear
vestibule
the colored part of our eye that opens and closes to let light in
iris
the structure that drains into the nasopharynx
eustachian tube
the external cartilaginous part of ear.
pinna/auricle
the marble shaped structure that bends light to help focus on an object
lens
structures that help us see better at night
rods
fluid that helps keep the shape of the eye posteriorly
vitreous humor
the ossicles of the ear
malleus, incus and stapes
ringing in the ears is called?
tinnitus
the hole in the anterior eye that lets light in and is controlled by the iris
pupil
medical term for nearsightedness
myopia
the part of the eye that sends messages to the brain
retina
what are the semi circular canals responsible for?
equilibrium
secretions caused by sweat glands in the ear
cercumen
farsightedness
hyperopia
where is the organ of corti located?
cochlea
structures that pull on the lens to help it bend light to focus
ciliary muscle and suspensory ligaments
how do vibrations differ from the outer and middle ear to the inner ear
air vibrations vs. fluid vibrations
a printout of a hearing test
audiogram
an instrument used to view the eye
ophthalmoscope
the structure that divides the middle and inner ear?
oval window