Questions and Answers
What does the word part 'Audi/o' refer to?
Which word part corresponds to the ear?
What does 'Cochle/o' refer to?
What is the definition of 'Labyrinth/o'?
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What does 'myring/o' refer to?
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What does 'tympan/o' refer to?
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The word part 'staped/o' refers to the stapes, which is a bone in the middle ear.
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The ___________ is also referred to by the word part 'Vestibul/o'.
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Which two word parts refer to the middle ear and the tympanic membrane?
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Study Notes
Ear Word Parts
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Audi/o: Pertains to hearing.
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Aur/I, Aur/o, Ot/o: All refer to the ear.
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Cochle/o: Represents the cochlea, essential for hearing.
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Labyrinth/o: Denotes the labyrinth or inner ear, responsible for balance and hearing.
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Mastoid/o: Relates to the mastoid bone, located behind the ear.
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Myring/o: Refers to the tympanic membrane, commonly known as the eardrum.
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Staped/o: Indicates the stapes, one of the three bones in the middle ear involved in sound conduction.
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Tympan/o: Relates to the tympanic membrane and the middle ear, crucial for sound transmission.
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Vestibul/o: Represents the vestibule, part of the inner ear responsible for balance.
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Comparison of Word Parts:
- tympan/o refers to both the middle ear and tympanic membrane
- myring/o specifically pertains to the tympanic membrane only.
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Test your knowledge on medical terminology related to the ear with this flashcard quiz. Each card presents key word parts and their definitions, enhancing your understanding of the terms commonly used in medical contexts. Perfect for students in healthcare fields.
