1. Chapter 16 Special Senses
Medical Terminology
Chapter 16
Special Senses

2. Structures of Eyes Sclera conjunctive choroid retina cornea lens
anterior cavity
aqueous humor

3. Structures of Eyes Iris pupil vitreous chamger rods and cones
vitreous humor
rods and cones
optic nerve
optic disc

4. Eyelids Eyebrows/Eyelashes Conjunctiva canthus epicanthus
cilia or eyelashes
Conjunctiva
canthus
sclera

5. Eyeball
Choroid coat
Iris
Pupil
Cornea
Lens

6. Eye Chambers
Retina
Ocular,
Aqueous
Humor
Vitreous
Humor
Optic Nerve

7. Lacrimal Apparatus Structures that produce, store, and remove tears
lacrimal glands
lacrimal fluid
lacrimation

8. Ears
auditory
audi/o and audit/o
acoustic
ot/o

9. Outer or External Ear
pinna or auricle
auditory canal
cerumen

10. Middle Ear tympanic membrane auditory bones eustacian tube oval window
malleus
incus
stapes
eustacian tube
oval window

11. Inner Ear cochlea semicircular canals cochlear duct organ of Corti
equilibrium

12. Action of Eyes
Accommodation - process whereby the eyes make adjustments for seeing objects at various distances
constriction or dilation of pupil
changes in shape of lens
Refraction - ability of lens to bend the light rays to help them focus on the retina

13. Refractive Errors ametropia myopia hyperopia presbyopia astigmatism

14. Cataract
Intracapsular extraction
cryoprobe
Extracapsular extraction

15. Glaucoma
Intraocular pressure
miotics
partial iridectomy
tonometer

16. Strabismus
Extropia
esotropia
amblyopia

17. Chapter 16 Special Senses
End Lesson 13
Chapter 16
Special Senses