Eye Anatomy
Where is the organ of Corti located
What is the Cochlea
These are responsible for your night vision.
What are rods
The semicircular canals and vestibule function to maintain this
What is equalibrium
Nearsightedness is this
What is myopia
The area of the retina on which the light rays focus
What is the macula lutea
Hearing loss from damage to the middle or outer ear is called this
What is conductive hearing loss
This is the progressive loss of transparency of the lens of the eye
What is a cataract
Cerumen glands secrete this
What is wax
Infection of one of the sebaceous glands of an eyelash or "sty" is this
What is a hordeolum
Malcurvature of the cornea, leading to blurred vision is this
What is an astigmatism
The small bones in the middle ear contains the incus, stapes, and malleus and are known as what
What is ossicles
Abnormal intraocular pressure caused by obstruction of the outflow of aqueous humor is known as what disease
What is glaucoma
This structure connects the middle ear with the throat
What is the Eustachian tube
A middle ear infection with pus filled fluid is called this
What is suppurative otitis media
This is the area that provides the sharpest vision
What is the fovea centralis
The largest chamber located at the back of the eye contains what substance
What is the vitreous
Inflammation of the ear drum caused by bacteria or a virus is known as what
What is myringitis
The ear is divided into how many sections
What is 3
Protrusion of the eyeball from it's orbit is called this
What is exopthalmia
This is the name of the transparent covering the front of the eye.
What is the cornea
Development of bone around the oval window is called this
What is otosclerosis
This is a chronic condition of the inner ear characterized by vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus
What is Meniere disease
This abnormality does NOT cause sensorineural hearing loss
What is a tumor of the auditory canal
Involuntary back and forth eye movement caused by a disorder of the labyrinth of the ear
What is nystagmus