Exam 9: Anatomy of Hearing

The ____________________ of the tympanic membrane marks the most distal point of attachment of the tympanic membrane to the malleus.

The tympanic membrane is

What causes otitis externa, and why is it so painful?

Match each structure or landmark to the correct descriptor. -Manubrium malli (obscured)

The umbo

The stapedius muscle is innervated by the (name and number) ____________________ cranial nerve.

Match each structure or landmark to the correct descriptor. -Orifice of Eustachian tube

Match each structure or landmark to the correct descriptor. -Anterior crus

Match each structure or landmark to the correct descriptor. -Canal of tensor tympani muscle

Match each structure or landmark to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Incus

The auricle is also known as the ____________________.

Another name for earwax is

The ____________________ layer of the tympanic membrane is continuous with the epithelium of the external auditory meatus.

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Most medial bone of the middle ear

Match each structure or landmark to the correct descriptor. -Outer hair cell

The ____________________ of the incus articulates with the head of the malleus.

The oval window opens into the inner ear chamber known as the ____________________.

Match each structure or landmark to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Lobule

Match each structure or landmark to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Tragus

Match each structure or landmark to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Triangular fossa