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Nasal Cavity, Sinuses and Ear

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1. What are the three divisions of the ear? Describe the boundaries, contents, and functions of each part.

2. How do the external ear and middle ears relate to the temporomandibular joint and nasopharynx?

3. What are the middle ear ossicles? How do the middle ear ossicles function in hearing?

4. What are the two muscles of the middle ear? How are these muscles innervated?

5. Where are the oval & round windows, and how do they function in hearing?

6. Describe the pathways (and target ganglia & tissues) of preganglionic parasympathetics through the middle ear.

7. What is the greater petrosal n., and what is its relationship to the middle ear?

8. What are the conchae and meatuses of the lateral nasal wall? What spaces communicate via each meatus?

9. Describe the innervation and vasculature of the nasal cavity.

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Supplemental Materials

Recommended Readings

Moore et al. Clinically Oriented Anatomy. 7th edition. pgs. 956-980

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