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18 Cards in this Set
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Pinna - the outermost portion of the ear |
collects sound waves and transmits them through the ear canal |
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Hammer - forms the mechanical lineage between the ear drum and anvil |
Delivers sound vibrations to inner ear fluids and amplifies airborne sound |
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Anvil - small bone in which the hammer rest and then connects to the stirrup |
same as hammer |
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Stirrup - small bone which is connected to the anvil and cochlea |
same as hammer |
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Cochlea - organ of hearing filled with fluid |
Converts sound waves from outside environment into nerve impulses for transmission to the brain |
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Ear Drum |
sound waves from canal hit this membrane and cause it to vibrate reproduces frequency and form of sound wave |
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Ear Canal |
where sound waves travel to the middle ear contains ear wax to lubricate and protect the ear |
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Hair Cells - located in the cochlea and semi circular canals |
Bends to simulate nerves with electrical signals help in perceiving balance |
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Auditory Nerve - 8th Cranial Nerve |
Take signal to brain |
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Pinna |
1st Part |
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Ear Canal |
2nd Part |
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Ear Drum |
3rd Part |
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Hammer |
4th Part |
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Anvil |
5th Part |
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Stirrup |
6th Part |
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Cochlea |
7th Part |
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Hair Cells |
8th Part |
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Auditory Nerve |
9th Part |
