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Audiology Exam 2

TermDefinition
Coronal Front and back
Sagittal Left and right
Axial/transverse Top and bottom
Anterior Toward the front
Posterior Toward the back
Lateral Away from the midline
Medial Toward the midline
Proximal Toward the reference point (extremity)
Distal Away from the reference point (extremity)
Inferior Lower/below
Superior Upper/above
Where is the auditory system housed? Temporal bone
What is the auditory system made up of? 1. Peripheral auditory system - Outer, middle, inner ear 2. Central auditory system - Auditory nerve, cortex, brainstem
What are the functions of the outer ear? 1. Localization 2. Amplification 3. Funneling of sound 4. Protection
What is sound localization of the outer ear? Pinna captures airborne sound waves and guides them into the external auditory canal, which then directs sound waves to the tympanic membrane. Judges elevation and front-back position.
How many bends does the ear canal have? 3
What makes up the external auditory meatus (EAM)? 1. Pinna 2. Tympanic membrane 3. Bony external auditory canal 4. Cartilaginous external auditory canal
What is the technical term for the eardrum? Tympanic membrane
How many layers does the tympanic membrane have and describe them? 3: Outer layer = Skin, flexible Middle layer = Fibrous tissue, rigid/stiff Inner layer = Mucosal layer, skin, wet/mucosy
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