Question 1

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Bone that articulates with the inner ear

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A)  semicircular canals
B)  cochlea
C)  VIII vestibulocochlear nerve
D)  VII facial nerve
E)  malleusF) incusG) stapesH) stapediusI) tensor tympaniJ) E) and H)
K) C) and D)

Question 2

The chorda tympani

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A)   is a blood vessel that first surfaces in the external auditory meatus and passes into the middle ear space at the inferior margin of the tympanic membrane.
B)   is a branch of the VII facial nerve.
C)   can sometimes be seen through the superior tympanic membrane during otoscopy.
D)   a & b
E)   b & cF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 3

The pars flaccida is

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A)   in the superior quadrant of the tympanic membrane.
B)   between the posterior and anterior malleolar folds.
C)   the most flaccid portion of the tympanic membrane.
D)   a & b
E)   a, b, & cF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 4

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

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Question 5

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Nerve that conducts information concerning sound and position in space

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A)  semicircular canals
B)  cochlea
C)  VIII vestibulocochlear nerve
D)  VII facial nerve
E)  malleusF) incusG) stapesH) stapediusI) tensor tympaniJ) D) and H)
K) B) and D)

Question 6

Match each structure or landmark to the correct descriptor. 
-Pyramid

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The answer of Match each structure or landmark to the...

Question 7

The (specific bone) ____________________ articulates directly with the tympanic membrane.

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The answer of The (specific bone) ____________________ articulates directly with...

Question 8

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

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Question 9

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

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Question 10

The ____________________ of the malleus extends into the epitympanic recess of the middle ear.

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The answer of The ____________________ of the malleus extends into...

Question 11

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

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Question 12

The pars flaccida is

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A)   the most flaccid portion of the external auditory meatus.
B)   a portion of the eardrum with the least fibrous tissue.
C)   another name for the umbo.
D)   none of the above.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Bone that projects into the epitympanic recess

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A)  semicircular canals
B)  cochlea
C)  VIII vestibulocochlear nerve
D)  VII facial nerve
E)  malleusF) incusG) stapesH) stapediusI) tensor tympaniJ) D) and H)
K) C) and I)

Question 14

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

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Question 15

Match the structure to which each of the following landmarks belongs. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Crista ampularis

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A)  vestibule
B)  semicircular canals
C)  cochlea
D)  middle ear
E)  outer earF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

The scala ____________________ communicates with the vestibule.

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The answer of The scala ____________________ communicates with the vestibule....

Question 17

The epithelial lining of the external auditory meatus

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A)   continues as both the superficial and deep layers of the tympanic membrane.
B)   relies upon secreting epithelial cells of the middle ear for lubrication.
C)   continues as the superficial layer of the tympanic membrane.
D)   none of the above.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Match each structure or landmark to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. 
-Eustachian (auditory) tube

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The answer of Match each structure or landmark to the...

Question 19

Match the structure to which each of the following landmarks belongs. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Helicotrema

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A)  vestibule
B)  semicircular canals
C)  cochlea
D)  middle ear
E)  outer earF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

The primary function of the pinna is

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A)   collection of sound.
B)   sound localization.
C)   amplification of sound.
D)   a & b
E)   all of the above.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Exam 9: Anatomy of Hearing

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

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The pars flaccida is

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Match the structure to which each of the following landmarks belongs. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Helicotrema

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Match each structure or landmark to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Eustachian (auditory) tube

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

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Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Nerve that conducts information concerning sound and position in space

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The epithelial lining of the external auditory meatus

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Match each structure or landmark to the correct descriptor. -Pyramid

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Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Bone that projects into the epitympanic recess

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The ____________________ of the malleus extends into the epitympanic recess of the middle ear.

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The chorda tympani

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

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

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Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Bone that articulates with the inner ear

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The (specific bone) ____________________ articulates directly with the tympanic membrane.

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

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Match the structure to which each of the following landmarks belongs. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Crista ampularis

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The pars flaccida is

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The primary function of the pinna is

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The scala ____________________ communicates with the vestibule.

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