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Special Senses
Hearing
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
12/09/2012

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Know the anatomy of the external ear
Definition
Includes the fleshy auricle, or pinna, which surrounds the entrance to the external acoustic meatus, or auditory canal
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2. Know how cerumen and cartilage part of external acoustic canal help protect the ear.
Definition
Ceruminous glands along the external acoustic meatus secrete a waxy material (cerumen) that helps prevent the entry of foreign objects and insects, and the auricle, supported by elastic cartilage, protects the opening of the ear canal
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Know the anatomy of the middle ear
Definition
Tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber separated from the external acoustic meatus by the tympanic membrane
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4. Explain how the tympanic reflex protect the ear. Which muscles are involved?
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