10 Ear
STUDY AIMS
At the end of your study, you should be able to:
Define the external, middle, and inner ear
Describe the anatomical features of the external ear
Describe the tympanic membrane (ear drum)
Describe the walls of the middle ear
Outline the structures located within the middle ear
Understand the transmission of sound through the middle ear
Describe the bony labyrinth and its components
Describe the membranous labyrinth and its components
Understand the organization of the semicircular canals and their relationship to equilibrium
Understand the organization of the Organ of Corti and its relationship to hearing
Understand how sound is perceived