The Calcium Carbonate Crystals of the Macula Are Called the

question 59

Multiple Choice

The calcium carbonate crystals of the macula are called the

• A) stapedius
• B) modiolus
• C) otoliths
• D) helicotrema
• E) scala tympani

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Definitions:

Whispered Pectoriloquy

A test in which whispered phrases are more clearly and distinctly heard through the chest wall with a stethoscope, indicative of lung consolidation.

Adventitious Sounds

Unusual sounds heard during respiration, such as crackles, wheezes, or stridor, which are indicative of respiratory conditions.

Trachea Bifurcate

The point at which the trachea splits into two bronchi, facilitating air passage into the lungs.

Sternal Angle

A palpable anatomical landmark also known as the angle of Louis, where the manubrium meets the body of the sternum, used in clinical assessments.