10 Questions
Which root word means an instrument for viewing?
scope
What is the sensory organ for hearing?
cochlea
What are the three bones in the middle ear that amplify sound?
malleus, incus, stapes
Which terms mean outer ear?
auricle, pinna
What are the three terms used for hearing?
audito, audio, acouso
What is the root word for the stapes bone in the middle ear?
stapedo
What is the root word for the auditory tube or Eustachian tube that connects the throat to the middle ear?
salpingo
What is the name for the root word for the inner ear?
labrintho
What is the proper term or root word for the wax that is produced in the ear?
cerumino
What is otitis externa?
an inflammation of the outer ear
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the ear with this quiz! Identify root words and key components of the ear, such as the eardrum and cochlea. Plus, discover the three bones in the middle ear responsible for amplifying sound. Challenge yourself and learn more about this fascinating sensory organ!
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