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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 anterior, superior, posterior auricular | extrinsic muscles of external ear |
| CNV, CNVII, CNX, CNXII, cervical plexus | nerves of external ear |
| CNVIII | nerve of inner ear |
| CNV, CNVII | nerves of middle ear |
| middle ear | mastoid air cells and the nasopharynx are used as communication (via auditory tube) for this part of the ear |
| petrosal sinus and pterygoid plexus | veins from the middle ear go hear |
| otitis media | infection of middle ear caused by eardrum rupture or obstructions |
| ostosclerosis | immobilization of stapes |
| Menieres disease | excess endolymphatic fluid in cochlea, causes hearingloss, vertigo, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus |
| tinnitus | ringing in ears |
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