Outer Ear
The name for the entire outer ear, starting with P
Pinna
The balance portion of the inner ear
Name the smallest of the middle ear bones
Stapes
The term for when two pathways cross or intersect
Decussate
The name for the 'secondary tympanic membrane' located in the cochlea
Round window
The name for the entire outer ear, starting with A
Auricle
The hearing portion of the inner ear
Cochlea
Name the bone connected to the tympanic membrane
Malleus
When two sounds are presented simultaneously to form an understandable sound
Binaural Testing
outer hair cells
The 'hole' leading from the outer ear into the middle ear
EAC
The two types of fluid found in the cochlea
Paralymph and Endolymph
The name given to the bones of the middle ear
Ossicles
A lesion in the auditory pathways can lead to what disorder
Auditory Processing Disorder
Eustachian Tube
The bottom portion of the ear, commonly pierced
Lobe
The name of the anatomical structure that contains the hair cells
Organ of Corti
The triangle area seen on the tympanic membrane when light is reflected off
Cone of light
At what level of the pathways are the acoustic reflexes activated
Superior Olivary Complex
Mrs. Olson's favorite color
Pink
The top most portion of the ear, starting with H
Helix
Type of organization that best describes the cochlea
Tonotopic
Oval window
The order of the pathways
Cochlear nucleus, superior olivary complex, lateral lemniscus, inferior colliculus, medial geniculate body
Mrs. Olson's preferred morning caffeinated beverage
Bubblr (bonus points for flavor!)