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Ex. 25 Ear Membranes
Ex. 25 Ear Membranes
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
02/23/2010

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saccule and utricle
Definition
Sacs found within the vestibule
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cochlear duct
Definition
contains the spiral organ of Corti
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saccule and utricle
Definition
sites of the maculae
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semicircular ducts
Definition
positioned in all spacial planes
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basilar membrane
Definition
hair cells of spiral organ of corti rest on this membrane
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tectoral membrane
Definition
gelatinous membrane overlying the hair cells of the spiral organ of corti
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semicircular ducts
Definition
contains the crista ampullaris
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otiliths, saccule, utricle, vestibular nerve
Definition
function in static equilibrium
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ampulla, cupula, semicircular ducts, vestibular nerves
Definition
function in dynamic equilibrium
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cochlear nerve
Definition
carries auditory information to the brain
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cupula
Definition
gelatinous cap overlying hair cells of the crist ampullaris
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otoliths
Definition
grains of calcium carbonate in the maculae
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