Anatomy, Physiology, and Hearing Disorders
Flashcards 2024-25 entrance exam preparation
. These flashcards are divided into different sections for
easy preparation.
Divided into total 13 sections with 80 flashcards
, SECTION 1:
Auditory Anatomy – Outer, Middle, and Inner Ear
Flashcard 1
Q: What is the function of the pinna?
A: Collects sound and aids in localization, especially in the vertical plane.
Flashcard 2
Q: What type of energy transformation occurs in the middle ear?
, A: Acoustic → Mechanical energy.
Flashcard 3
Q: Name the three ossicles of the middle ear.
A: Malleus, Incus, Stapes.
Flashcard 4
Q: Which muscle is innervated by CN V and contracts during loud sounds?
A: Tensor tympani.
Flashcard 5
Q: What is the function of the Eustachian tube?
A: Equalizes middle ear pressure with atmospheric pressure.
Flashcard 6
Q: What fluid is in the scala vestibuli and scala tympani?
A: Perilymph.
Flashcard 7
Flashcards 2024-25 entrance exam preparation
. These flashcards are divided into different sections for
easy preparation.
Divided into total 13 sections with 80 flashcards
, SECTION 1:
Auditory Anatomy – Outer, Middle, and Inner Ear
Flashcard 1
Q: What is the function of the pinna?
A: Collects sound and aids in localization, especially in the vertical plane.
Flashcard 2
Q: What type of energy transformation occurs in the middle ear?
, A: Acoustic → Mechanical energy.
Flashcard 3
Q: Name the three ossicles of the middle ear.
A: Malleus, Incus, Stapes.
Flashcard 4
Q: Which muscle is innervated by CN V and contracts during loud sounds?
A: Tensor tympani.
Flashcard 5
Q: What is the function of the Eustachian tube?
A: Equalizes middle ear pressure with atmospheric pressure.
Flashcard 6
Q: What fluid is in the scala vestibuli and scala tympani?
A: Perilymph.
Flashcard 7
