Syllables Are Shown for the Following Term

question 56

Short Answer

Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Orthopedics (or-th-
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Definitions:

Middle Ear

The middle ear is the portion of the ear internal to the eardrum, and external to the oval window of the inner ear that contains three bones known as the ossicles, involved in transmitting sound from the outer ear to the inner ear.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure that is responsible for converting sound waves into nerve impulses.

Gate-Control Theory

A psychological explanation for pain perception that suggests the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue on to the brain.

Chronic Pain

Persistent or recurring pain lasting longer than several months, often without a clear cause.