Across

1

Outer, funnel-like part of the ear. (6)

6

External sound-gathering portion of ear, consist of pinna & ear canal. (5,3)

7

Neuron that carries information from the central nervous system to the periphery. (8,5)

9

Inflammation of middle ear, mostly in child as result of infection. (6,5)

11

Spiral structure of the inner ear containing the organ of Corti. (7)

12

amplifies sound; does not restore hearing (7,3)

Down

2

Hollow cavity in the temporal bone of the skull & the structures w/in this cavity (5,3)

3

Hairlike extensions on tips of hair cells that initiate the release of neurotransmitters when they are flexed. (11)

4

Third ossicle; connected to the incus on one end, the stapes presses against the oval window of the cochlea on the other end. (6)

5

Early brain stem region in the auditory pathway where inputs from both ears converge. (8,5)

8

The canal that conducts sound vibrations from the pinna to the tympanic membrane & prevents damage to the tympanic membrane. (3,5)

10

The middle ossicle; the connection between malleus & stapes. (5)