Anatomy Special Senses Review

Front

What is the structure where fibers from the medial side of each eye cross over to the opposite side of the brain?

Back

Optic chiasm.

Front

What is the name of the membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear?

Back

Tympanic membrane.

Front

What are the ligaments that support the lens of the eye called?

Back

Suspensory ligaments.

Front

What is the transparent structure in the eye that helps focus light onto the retina?

Back

Lens.

Front

Where are the hair cells that function as hearing receptors located in the ear?

Back

Cochlea, specifically in the Organ of Corti.

Front

What is the primary function of the optic chiasm in the visual pathway?

Back

To allow the crossing of visual information from the medial side of each eye to the opposite side of the brain.

Front

What role does the tympanic membrane play in hearing?

Back

It vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting sound to the middle ear.

Front

How do suspensory ligaments affect the lens of the eye?

Back

They hold the lens in place and help change its shape for focusing.

Front

What is the function of the lens in the eye?

Back

To refract light and focus it onto the retina.

Front

What is the Organ of Corti and where is it located?

Back

It is a structure within the cochlea that contains hair cells responsible for converting sound vibrations into neural signals.